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Automotive Refinishing Products - Water-Based Paint Characteristics
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Water-based paint specifications vary slightly by product, but most share the basic characteristics below.
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Environmentally friendly with low volatile organic compounds (VOC) | |
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Little irritating smell specific to organic solvent | |
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High coverage and durability | |
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High blending performance and even application of paint film | |
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Consistent color even under different painting conditions | |
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Requires clean air supply | |
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Requires high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray gun due to high viscosity | |
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Requires forced air drying | |
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No special skills required | |
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Painting method is different from solvent based paint. Initial coat is wet, subsequent coats are gradually thinner | |
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Must be allowed to dry completely before the next coat | |
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Store at a stable temperature | |
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Keep from freezing temperatures | |
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Need temperature controlled paint booth depending on the region | |
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Fire resistant and non-hazardous material | | | 
