From the lab to the body shop, Valspar is on the cutting edge in refinish technology. Our product performance, application engineering and operational excellence make Valspar the partner you need at your side as you take your shop to the next level.
For over 100 years, automotive professionals around the world have relied on Valspar's refinishing products to bring new life to old surfaces. Not only do our coatings deliver performance you can depend on, our people are always here to provide expert service you can trust. From the lab to the body shop, Valspar is on the cutting edge in refinish technology. Our product performance, application engineering and operational excellence make Valspar the partner you need at your side as you take your shop to the next level.
First, we recommend determining the correct color variant. Do t Use the color retrieval software, global color box, or spectrophotometer. With the correct color c Before applying any color to the repair area, we recommend spraying a let down panel to determine how many midcoats will be needed for the job. With the test panel complete, move forward with application of color. Thoroughly clean the surface using the ValSpar Refinished 170 water base anti-static degreaser using two cleaning cloths, one wet and one dry, with a wipe on wipe off method. Next, tack the surface to remove all dust particles. After you've sprayed the repair area with basecoat color, allow to flash between anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes at 77 degrees Fahrenheit surface temperature. Flashtimes will vary due to temperature, h After coverage is ac Apply the n Once the basecoat midcoat process is complete, let flash for 30 minutes at 77 degrees Fahrenheit surface temperature. For the clear coat application, we're using ValSpar Refinished AD 4221 Air Dry Clear Coat. T We will apply two coats of clear coat with no flash time between coats. After 30 minutes at the standard temperature and h Clear coat dry times will vary due to temperature, h For more information about the complete ValSpar Refinished system, visit ValSparRefinished. com.