PPG Paint Process

We’ve talked a bit before about the new, green-friendly paint system that we use here at Dalton Collision. It’s an environmentally friendly waterborne paint from PPG called Envirobase® High Performance Paint. (We’ve gone green!, Dalton Collision blog, 9/23/2011)  We thought our customers might like to learn some more details about PPG.  First, you can follow them on Facebook at PPG Refinish.  Click to Like their page and you’ll get a lot of useful information, fun photos and tips on their FB page.

Some of the top green corporations in the country choose PPG as their paint supply source.  The American Institute of Architests (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) named its top 10 green projects for 2010 and five of those projects feature environmentally-advanced glass or coatings made by PPG.  We at Dalton Collision think this puts us in very good company as we embrace providing environmentally friendly paint options to our customers.

If you’re curious to learn more about our paint processes, or have any other questions about collision repair, please give us a call at 865-933-9818.  You can also find us on Facebook at Dalton Collision, and on Twitter @DaltonCollision.

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Dalton Collision takes pride in continuing to provide the cleanest, most environmentally friendly services possible.  To that end, we are happy to share the news that we are going green with a new environmentally friendly waterborne paint from PPG called Envirobase® High Performance Paint.  Representing the 3rd generation advancement of the innovative, waterborne technology that PPG first introduced in 1999, Envirobase® High Performance basecoat offers a premium-quality solution for collision centers that can benefit from a simple, easy-to-use system offering maximum throughput with globally-accepted OEM (original equipment manufacturer) approvals. Developed to integrate seamlessly with PPG’s Global Refinish System® of undercoats and clearcoats, Envirobase HP is now available in the Greater Knoxville area at Dalton Collision.

Why is Envirobase® HP so important? VOC (volatile organic compounds) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects.  Organic chemicals are widely used as ingredients in household products. Paints, varnishes, and wax all contain organic solvents, as do many cleaning, disinfecting, cosmetic, degreasing, and hobby products. Fuels are made up of organic chemicals. All of these products can release organic compounds while you are using them, and, to some degree, when they are stored.  Envirobase® HP is a waterborne based paint that complies with globally accepted OEM requirements, making the environment safer, and providing a high quality paint finish for your vehicle.

There are some care instructions that go along with your new paint finish that we will be sharing on our Facebook and Twitter pages in the coming weeks.  Similar to any new vehicle paint finish, care is required in the first 30 days to ensure that your Envirobase® HP paint job remains pristine and long-lasting.  Here are a couple of tips to share:

• Do not use a commercial car wash.  Stiff brushes or sponges could mar the finish and damage the surface.  Wash the vehicle by hand with cool water and a very mild car wash solution.  Be sure to use a soft cloth or sponge.
• Do not spill oil, gasoline, antifreeze, transmission fluid or windshield solvent on the new finish.  IF YOU DO, immediately rinse of with water and DO NOT WIPE the surface.
• Trees are likely to attract birds.  Bird droppings have a high acidic content and will damage a freshly painted surface.  Droppings should be washed off as soon as possible.

We have handy hang tags with specific care instructions for your new Envirobase® HP paint finish here at our front desk area at Dalton Collision.  If you’re interested in learning more details about this new paint service, give us a call at 865-933-9818.

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