CORPORATE
BROCHURE
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Mission
Color Popularity
Products
General Products
Gen2O Waterbase
GenRock 700
GenRock 600
Hardeners
Thinners
Clearcoats
Primers
Putties
Ancillaries
Sub-Products (GenFlash, Genval,Genvacryl)
Other Products & Services
(Antigravilla, Tapes, GenMix Pro 1.0, Color
Chips, Color Charts, Mix machine toner
stickers, Mix machine, Spectrophotometer)
Training Courses
Color Code Location
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MISSION
We at General Paint Co. SAL are committed to providing an alternative credible
solution in automotive refinish that will increase the body shop’s profitability
through higher productivity and the use of extensively researched products in
terms of quality and value.
We believe that in today’s volatile markets we should be receptive to change and
be dynamically responsive to demand.
We strive to insure proper materials, talents and equipments are available when
needed to increase processes effectiveness and prevent duplication of efforts
and wastage.
We establish effective communication channels for knowledge sharing within
the company and with our suppliers, and customers.
To achieve stakeholders satisfaction we implement JIT manufacturing based on
a series of continuous steps with the dedication of doing the job right every time.
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COLOR
POPULARITY
2013
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GEN O
WATERBASE
2
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GEN2O WATERBASE
Digital Color
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Description
% Consumption
GO360
METALLIC ADDITIVE
0.46%
GO370
XIRALLIC COPPER
0.10%
GO372
XIRALLIC WHITE
0.65%
GO373
XIRALLIC GOLD
0.13%
GO375
XIRALLIC RED
0.40%
GO377
XIRALLIC GREEN
0.10%
GO378
XIRALLIC BLUE
0.21%
GO394
SILVER DOLLAR COARSE
14.07%
GO395
SILVER DOLLAR EXTRA FINE
3.65%
GO398
SILVER DOLLAR FINE
0.29%
GO900
CLEAR
0.67%
GO902
WHITE
7.13%
GO910
SHADOW WHITE
1.05%
GO911
LUMINOUS BLUE
0.75%
GO913
PURE BLUE
1.44%
GO916
BRILLIANT BLUE
0.99%
GO918
REDDISH BLUE
2.37%
GO921
LUMINOUS GREEN
0.46%
GO924
GOLDEN GREEN
0.27%
GO933
MEDUIM YELLOW
0.33%
GO934
TRANSPARENT YELLOW
0.27%
GO935
OXYDE YELLOW
0.35%
GO936
MIXING YELLOW
0.32%
GO937
ORANGE
0.38%
GO938
LIGHT YELLOW
0.72%
GO945
OXYDE RED
0.71%
GO946
MIXING OXYDE RED
0.41%
GO947
PURPLE
0.22%
GO948
MIXING PURPLE
0.53%
GO949
FULGURANT RED
0.46%
GO951
LEMON YELLOW
0.59%
GO953
GOLDEN BROWN
1.13%
GO955
RUBY RED
1.93%
GO956
PURE MAROON
0.51%
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GEN2O WATERBASE
Digital Color
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Description
% Consumption
GO957
BRILLIANT MAROON
1.30%
GO958
BRILLIANT RED
1.70%
GO959
GRENATE
0.84%
GO962
PEARL LUSTRE WHITE
0.66%
GO964
PEARL ORANGE DOME
0.04%
GO966
PEARL BLUE FINE
0.48%
GO967
BLUISH GREEN PEARL
0.20%
GO968
PEARL RED VIOLET
0.24%
GO969
PEARL WHITE FINE
0.58%
GO970
PEARL COPPER
0.37%
GO971
GOLD DOME
0.50%
GO972
PEARL WHITE
1.59%
GO973
PEARL GOLD
0.94%
GO974
PEARL VIOLET
0.87%
GO975
FINE RUSSET
0.22%
GO976
SPARKLE RED
0.69%
GO977
PEARL GREEN
0.82%
GO978
PEARL BLUE
2.69%
GO979
PEARL RED
0.21%
GO981
CARBON BLACK
1.02%
GO982
MIXING BLACK
0.82%
GO983
EBONY BLACK
0.58%
GO985
STANDARD BLACK
22.88%
GO986
GRAYISH BLACK
0.47%
GO987
DEEP BLACK
2.17%
GO992
SPARKLE METALLIC
0.75%
GO993
METALLIC EXTRA COARSE
1.87%
GO994
METALLIC BASE COARSE
2.13%
GO995
METALLIC FINE
1.66%
GO998
METALLIC MEDIUM
6.66%
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GEN2O WATERBASE
VOC (2004/42/EC): 2004/42/IIB (d) (420)420.
1 part Gen2O™ Basecoat
10% - 20% S120 Demineralized water
Optimum viscosity 22 to 24 sec/DIN4mm/ 20oC
1 Full wet coat
Dry before applying mist coat. Apply Mist Coat
Final flash off until matt
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GENROCK
SERIES
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GENROCK 700 SERIES
Digital Color
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Description
% Consumption
GR574
VIOLET EXTREME
-
GR599
METALLITE ALUMINUM
-
GR700
CLEAR
0.28%
GR701
CONCENTRATED WHITE
0.31%
GR702
WHITE
7.86%
GR710
SHADOW WHITE
0.84%
GR711
LUMINOUS BLUE
0.64%
GR715
RADIANT BLUE
0.85%
GR716
BRILLIANT BLUE
0.26%
GR717
GREENISH BLUE
2.44%
GR718
REDDISH BLUE
0.18%
GR721
LUMINOUS GREEN
1.06%
GR724
GOLDEN GREEN
0.21%
GR726
LEMON GREEN
0.23%
GR731
LEMON YELLOW
0.23%
GR733
MEDIUM YELLOW
0.21%
GR734
TRANSPARENT YELLOW
0.40%
GR735
OXYDE YELLOW
0.30%
GR737
ORANGE
0.25%
GR738
LIGHT YELLOW
0.17%
GR739
BRILLIANT YELLOW
0.33%
GR745
OXIDE RED
0.21%
GR747
PURPLE
0.76%
GR749
FULGURANT RED
0.58%
GR752
DARK BROWN
0.31%
GR753
TRANSPARENT OXYDE RED
0.70%
GR754
OXYDE TRANSPARENT YELLOW
0.93%
GR755
RUBY RED
1.20%
GR756
PURE MAROON
1.84%
GR758
BRILLIANT RED
1.64%
GR759
GRENATE
0.56%
GR762
PEARL LUSTRE WHITE
0.27%
GR764
ORANGE DOME
0.20%
GR766
PEARL BLUE FINE
0.26%
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GENROCK 700 SERIES
Digital Color
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Description
% Consumption
GR767
PEARL BLUISH GREEN
0.13%
GR768
PEARL RED VIOLET
0.10%
GR769
SATIN WHITE FINE
0.52%
GR770
PEARL COPPER
0.62%
GR771
GOLD DOME
0.47%
GR772
PEARL WHITE
2.17%
GR773
GOLD PEARL
1.19%
GR774
PEARL VIOLET
0.69%
GR775
FINE RUSSET
1.07%
GR776
SPARKLE RED
0.43%
GR777
PEARL GREEN
0.82%
GR778
PEARL BLUE
2.27%
GR779
PEARL RED
0.30%
GR781
CARBON BLACK
1.73%
GR783
STANDARD BLACK
15.35%
GR787
DEEP BLACK
2.83%
GR793
METALLIC BASE VERY COARSE
1.21%
GR794
METALLIC BASE COARSE
6.43%
GR795
METALLIC BASE MEDIUM FINE
3.28%
GR798
METALLIC BASE FINE
5.02%
GR799
METALLIC BASE SUPER FINE
0.85%
GR850
BASECOAT BINDER
3.43%
GR860
METALLIC ADDITIVE
3.54%
GR870
XIRALLIC COPPER
0.12%
GR872
XIRALLIC WHITE
1.07%
GR873
XIRALLIC GOLD
0.19%
GR875
XIRALLIC RED
0.55%
GR877
XIRALLIC GREEN
0.13%
GR878
XIRALLIC BLUE
0.37%
GR894
SILVER DOLLAR COARSE
7.21%
GR898
SILVER DOLLAR FINE
9.33%
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GENROCK 700 SERIES
65 base colors including
15 Pearlescent and iridescent
6 xirallic colors
75% “Genrock” thinners
100% GenRock thinner for pearlescent 3 stage colors
18-19 sec / DIN 4 mm / 20 oC (68 oF)
5 min
Wait until fully matt before applying top coat
GENROCK 600 SERIES
Digital Color
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Description
% Consumption
GR600
CLEAR
0.34%
GR601
CONCENTRATED WHITE
39.16%
GR602
WHITE
7.55%
GR611
LUMINOUS BLUE
2.43%
GR612
MIXING BLUE
1.04%
GR613
DEEP BLUE
2.91%
GR621
LUMINOUS GREEN
1.11%
GR622
MIXING GREEN
0.60%
GR624
GOLDEN GREEN
0.48%
GR626
LEMON GREEN
0.31%
GR631
LEMON YELLOW
3.56%
GR632
MEDIUM YELLOW
2.15%
GR634
TRANSPARENT YELLOW
0.84%
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GENROCK 600 SERIES
Digital Color
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Description
% Consumption
GR635
OXIDE YELLOW
3.85%
GR636
MOLYBDATE ORANGE
1.67%
GR639
BRILLIANT YELLOW
1.65%
GR640
MOLYBDATE RED
0.42%
GR641
LIGHT RED
0.84%
GR643
LUMINOUS RED
1.25%
GR645
OXIDE RED
0.83%
GR647
PURPLE
1.14%
GR648
MIXING PURPLE
0.55%
GR652
DARK BROWN
0.25%
GR653
OXIDE GOLDEN BROWN
0.31%
GR655
RUBY RED
5.29%
GR659
GRENATE
1.87%
GR666
2K MATTING BASE
1.03%
GR681
BLACK
1.15%
GR682
MIXING BLACK
2.91%
GR683
STANDARD BLACK
6.47%
GR691
METALLIC BASE
0.06%
GR692
METALLIC BASE COARSE
0.23%
GR696
METALLIC BASE FINE
0.06%
GR697
METALLIC BASE MEDIUM FINE
0.08%
GRRAL9005
DEEP BLACK
5.68%
Mix 2:1 with any of the following
General Hardeners
(H 760 - H 750 - H 700 - H 600 - H 500)
Potlife: 5h @ 20 oC (68 oF)
20 min at 60 oC (140 oF)
panel temperature
5-10% General Thinner
16-18s / DIN 4 mm / 20 oC (68 oF)
Short Wave 8 min
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HARDENERS
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HARDENERS
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9731
WASH PRIMER HARDENER
9961
2K PRIMER HARDENER
H200
2K HARDENER SUPER FAST
H444
2K RMC HARDENER SUPER FAST
H500
2K HARDENER FAST
H555
2K RMC HARDENER FAST
H600
2K HARDENER NORMAL
H666
2K RMC HARDENER NORMAL
H700
2K HARDENER SLOW
H750
2K HARDENER EXTRA SLOW
H760
2K HARDENER SPECIAL
H777
2K RMC HARDENER SLOW
H800
2K HARDENER
H820
2K L.E. HARDENER FAST
H888
2K HARDENER EXTRA SLOW
H899
2K SPECIAL HARDENER
H900
2K L.E. HARDENER NORMAL
H909
GENPOX HARDENER
H920
2K L.E. HARDENER SLOW
H960
2K L.E. HARDENER EXTRA SLOW
H999
2K L E HARDENER EXTRA SLOW
WH1
WATERBORNE HARDENER
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THINNERS
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THINNERS
S2040 P.U. THINNER SLOW
S2050 P.U.THINNER EXTRA SLOW
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S711
P.U.THINNER NORMAL
S719
P.U.THINNER FAST
S721
P.U. THINNER SLOW
S811
P.U. THINNER NORMAL
S821
P.U. THINNER SLOW
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ANCILLARIES
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ANCILLARIES
809 2K PLASTICIZER MATT
VOC (EC) 537.9 g/l
810 2K PLASTICIZER GLOSS
VOC (EC) 420.9 g/l
809 and 810 are universal plasticizers for all MS and VOC topcoat systems. They are suitable
for General filler and plastic finishes. They demonstrate high long-term elasticity.
They can be used for all car plastic panels.
Add 15% of plasticizer to topcoats, clearcoats and fillers with medium and hard plastics
Add 30% of plasticizer to topcoats, clearcoats and fillers with soft plastics
8241
GENCLEAN
Silicone remover is suitable for cleaning and degreasing solvent based products, including
thermoplastic acrylic finishes and glass reinforced polyester parts. Suitable for degreasing all
primer surfacers prior to finishing. Silicone remover has a high performance with anti-static
properties combined in one product, which makes it suitable for all repairs in the bodyshop.
Use before sanding, apply by means of a soaked cloth and remove with a clean dry cloth.
VOC (2004/42/EC) 2004/42/IIB (a) (850)800
S135
TOUCH UP WATERBORNE
Used to assist the painter in the fading out of Waterborne color.
Add 50% to R.F.U. color.
S1918
TOUCH UP BICOAT
Developed to assist the painter in the blending out process of metallics and effect colours.
Add 100% to ready to spray material.
VOC (EC) 788.5 g/l
S2012
TOUCH UP MONOCOAT
Developed to assist the painter in the blending out process of 2K Colours.
Add 500% to ready to spray material.
VOC (EC) 851.6 g/l
8688
ANTISILICONE ADDITIVE
Special additive to be used in car refinishes in the case of silicone contamination.
Add 2% to ready to spray material.
VOC (EC) 806 g/Ltr (6.7 lbs/gal)
8620
ACCELERATOR
Additive with properties to speed up the curing of 2K products; it will reduce both bake and air
drying times. It has been designed for small repairs and single panel repairs.
Recommended: mix 2.5% to ready to spray mix.
To be used with “General” 2K products except 9700 Wash Primer, 1K products, 4462 2K Rapid
primer, or 7500 Express Clear
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CLEARCOATS
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CLEARCOATS
1000SR SCRATCH RESISTANT CLEAR
5000
Potlife
2004/42/IIB (d) (840)530
5h @ 20°C
2K CLEAR SUPER FAST
5000M 2K CLEAR SATIN GLOSS
6000
VOC (2004/42/EC)
4h @ 20 °C
2004/42/IIB (d) (840)580
2K HS CLEAR TOP COAT
6000M 2K CLEAR MATT
3-5h @ 20 °C
5h @ 20 °C
2004/42/IIB (d) (840)550
3-5h @ 20 °C
Mix 2:1 with H 200 super fast hardener for 5000
-H777, H666, H555 for 1000SR
-H760, H750, H700, H600, H500 for 5000M - 6000 - 6000M
5-10% General Thinner
16-18s / DIN 4 mm / 20 oC (68 oF)
20 min at 60 oC (140 oF) panel temperature
VOC (2004/42/EC)
7200 VOC L.E. CLEAR
7500 EXPRESS L.E. CLEAR
Potlife
2004/42/IIB (d) (420)420 90min @20°C (68°F)
2004/42/IIB (d) (420)420
60min @20°C (68°F)
Mix 2:1 with General L.E Hardener series (H820,H920,H960,...)
18-20 sec / DIN 4 mm / 20 oC (68 oF)
5-10 minutes at 20 oC (68 oF)
35 min. at 60 oC (140 oF)
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PRIMERS
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PRIMERS
4462
2K RAPID PRIMER GREY (Other available colors are Yellow, Dark Grey, and White)
Mix 4:1:1 with General MS Top Coat Hardeners (H500,H600) and 20-25% General thinners
Potlife 45 to 60 min @ 20°C (68°F)
22-24 sec / DIN 4 mm / 20 oC (68 oF)
5-6 minutes at 20 oC (68 oF) between coats
2-3 hours at 20 oC (68 oF)
20 min. at 60 oC (140 oF)
VOC (2004/42/EC) 2004/42/IIB (c) (540)540.
8340
GENFLEX PLASTIC PRIMER
Ready to spray
10 minutes at 20 ºC (68 ºF)
1 coat
1-2 microns
Voc(EC) 810g/l
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PRIMERS
9700
WASH PRIMER
Mix 1:1 with Hardner 9732
Potlife 5 to 6 days
18-20 sec / DIN 4 mm / 20 ºC (68 ºF)
2 coats - 20-25 microns per coat
35-40 minutes at 20 ºC (68 ºF)
VOC (2004/42/EC) 2004/42/IIB (c) (780)700
9900
UNIVERSAL PRIMER GREY
100 parts Primebuild
150 parts Thinner G6
Sandable after 20 to 40 minutes at 20 ºC (68 ºF)
for a thickness of 40 to 60 microns
5-6 minutes at 20 ºC (68 ºF)
between coats
2-3 hours at 20 ºC (68 ºF)
20 min. at 60 ºC (140 ºF)
VOC 700g/l
9962
2K PRIMER GREY
(Other available colors are Black, Yellow, White, Red and Light Grey)
Mix 4:1:1 with General hardeners 9961 and General thinners
Potlife: 4h @ 20°C (68°F)
22-24 sec / DIN 4 mm / 20 ºC (68 oF)
5-6 minutes at 20 ºC (68 ºF)
between coats
Air dry overnight
30 mn. at 60 ºC (140 ºF)
VOC (2004/42/EC) 2004/42/IIB (c) (540)485
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PRIMERS
800TS TINTABLE SEALER
100% “Genrock” thinners
Mix one (1) part 800TS Sealer with one (1) to (2) parts 700 Series Tints
Reduce 75% with appropriate speed GenRock Reducer.
Mix one (1) part 800TS to one (1) part GenRock Reducer to use as a clear sealer
18-19 sec / DIN 4 mm / 20 oC (68oF)
Until fully matt
G908
GENPOX ISOLATING EPOXY PRIMER
“Mix 5:1:1.5 with General MS Top Coat Hardeners (H909 etc.) and Thinners (S910)
Potlife:7 to 8 hours at 20 ºC (68 oF)
22-24 sec / DIN 4 mm / 20 oC (68 oF)
5-6 minutes at 20 oC (68 oF) between coats
2-3 hours at 20 oC (68 oF)
30 min. at 60 oC (140 oF)
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PUTTIES
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PUTTIES
G101
1K Fine Putty
1 to 3 coats
20 min at 20 ºC (70 ºF)
15 min at 20 ºC (70 ºF)
Dry sand with P 400 to P 500 grit paper.
VOC [2004/42/EC] 560g/l
G77
POLYESTER PUTTY Potlife 3 to 5 min @ 20°C (68°F)
G78
FIBRE GLASS Potlife 5 to 7 min @ 20°C (68°F)
G80
EASY POLYESTER PUTT (Available colors grey & beige) Potlife 3 to 5 min 20°C (68°F)
1 – 3% General hardener
Application with putty knife
« 30 min at 20 ºC
Dry sanding with P36 – P80
VOC (2004/42/EC) 2004/42/IIB (b) (250)250.
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SUB-PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES
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GENFLASH
DIRECTIONS
Monocomponent synthetic laquer for opaque and metallic finishes.
• 14,000 tinting formulas.
• Easily used and economical. Time of preparation and sanding.
reduced because of very high hiding power.
• Yeilds a very high gloss with no polish.
• Could be used on all cellulose and alkyd undercoats that are well prepared.
• Use activator GF04 to decrease drying and hardening time.
• Use for repairing of complete automobiles or parts as well as for trucks.
SPECIAL APPLICATION
Preparation of the substrates
GenFlash can be used on all ready and well prepared surfaces. GenFlash can be applied on most
common primers, in particular alkyds, nitro synthetics and wash primers.
Wet on wet GenFlash may be applied wet on wet on alkyd primers. This formula, particularly adapted
to the painting of bargain cars, yields considerable time saving.
Touch-up and decoration Wait 24 to 48 hours depending on tint and thickness. If activator 04 is used,
the recovering of GenFlash is possible in the first 4 hours and beyond 16 hours.
Presence of Silicones Use product 6386. One dosing cap per litre of concentrated tint to incorprate
before dilution.
N.B Activator 04 is added after 6386.
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GENVACRYL ACRYLIC FINISH
REPARATION
Genvacryl
BASE
Thinner
G88
Conservation
- Limited in the original packing.
- Full and tightly closed.
100 parts
150 parts
SPRAYING
Viscosity: 14 to 16 sec
AFNOR cup nº4 at 20ºC (68ºF)
Nozzle: 1.8 to 2 mm
Pressure: 3 to 3.5 bars
APPLICATION
Apply 3 to 5 coats at 5 to 10 minutes intervals allowing complete evaporation of solvents
between coats.
In case of metallic shade, apply a final mist coat to allow a good distribution of aluminum
particles.
DRYING TIME
At a temperature of 20ºC coupled with less than 70% humidity:
Dust free: 5 min
Touch: 15 min
Thru dry: 2 hours
N.B Genvacryl could be varnished
with a clear top coat (500)
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GENVAL
DIRECTIONS
High quality cellulose paint.
• Quality drying laquer with a very high gloss.
• Excellent hiding power.
• Easily polished with rubbing compound G22
NATURE OF SUBSTRATE
• Could be used on old surfaces properly prepared
and sanded as well as on Primebuild 9900 and GenPox G908.
REPARATION
BASE
Thinner
G8
Conservation
- Limited in the original packing.
- Full and tightly closed.
100 parts
100 parts
SPRAYING
Viscosity: 18 to 20 sec
AFNOR cup nº4 at 20 ºC (68 ºF)
Nozzle: 1.4 to 1.8 mm
Pressure: 4 bars
APPLICATION
3 wet coats at 20 minute intervals.
Dust free: 5 min
Touch dry: 45 minutes
Thru dry: 4 hours
N.B Drying could be accelerated by stoving
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SERVICES
GENMIX PRO 1.0
COLOR CHART & COLORBOX
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SERVICES
MIX MACHINE
SPECTRO
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TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE
BASIC TRAINING
General products and where they lie in the market
DRYSANDING
Dry sanding & surface preparation
SAVANT
How to set up & how to get the best usage and info
Intro to GPC
History & new corporate identity
UNDERSTANDING PAINT DEFECTS
Causes, prevention, remedy
PLASTIC REPAIR
How to repair plastics & painting of plastics
APPLICATION TECHNIQUES
How to set a spray gun, HVLP guns, understnding your spraygun, fading
out mettalics
GEN20
Into to Gen2O and HS Clears, Gen2O System application
SPECIAL EFFECTS
In process
SPOT REPAIRPAINTING PROCESS & TECHNIQUES
In process
COLOR MATCHING BASIC
Mixing & matching colors, quick way to a perfect color match
COLOR MATCHING ADVANCED
Reasons why we adjust color, influencing color during refinish
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