| Question 1: |
Are there transport and storage problems? |
| Answer: |
Unlike competitive waterborne systems 90-Line tinting bases do not require any special
handling for protection from freezing. There are only three products that need to be protected
from freezing:
• 90-M4 Mixing Base
• 93-E3 Adjusting Base
• 90-M5 Blending Clear
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| Question 2: |
Is it necessary to have a new mixing machine? |
| Answer: |
No, 90-Line can be used with existing Glasurit mixing machines. |
| Question 3: |
Are new lids and paddles required? |
| Answer: |
90-Line uses conventional steel cans and existing lids and paddles.
However, ½ liter containers will require new paddles to fit the smaller size cans.
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| Question 4: |
Are corrosion protected cans necessary? |
| Answer: |
Yes, when the basecoat colors have been mixed with 90-M4 Mixing Base and 93-E3
Adjusting Base, lined cans will be needed for use and storage. However, unlike competitive
waterborne systems the highly concentrated 90-Line tinting bases, do not contain water and
therefore, do not require packaging in lined or plastic cans.
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| Question 5: |
How many additives and special products are necessary for mixing? |
| Answer: |
Only the three products mentioned above are special to 90 Line. These are mixed according
to required formulas.
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| Question 6: |
What is the temperature range within which the product can be used? |
| Answer: |
Because of its very large application window, 90-Line can be applied in a wide range of
temperature and humidity conditions.
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| Question 7: |
How long can I keep the mixed basecoat color? |
| Answer: |
Mixed 90-Line colors have a storage life of six months in lined (or plastic), properly sealed containers. |
| Question 8: |
What type of spray gun should I use with 90-Line? |
| Answer: |
Either conventional or HVLP equipment can be used. |
| Question 9: |
How many products do I need? |
| Answer: |
Along with the tinting base colors, there are only three other products in the 90-Line system:
90-M4 Mixing Base and 93-E3 Adjusting Base and 90-M5 Blending Clear
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| Question 10: |
How many color coats are necessary under normal circumstances to obtain an exact color match? |
| Answer: |
In most cases, only two coats are necessary for an excellent color match under normal
conditions. Plus a ½ coat for metallic/pearl effect coatings.
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| Question 11: |
What is the fl ash-off time between coats? |
| Answer: |
Flash off until matte after each coat, approximately 10 minutes. |
| Question 12: |
What drying methods and times have to be taken into consideration before the clearcoat is applied? |
| Answer: |
All current methods can be used to dry 90-Line basecoat colors. Basecoat dry times before
applying the clearcoat are dependent upon the temperature, humidity and air circulation within
the shop or booth.
For example:
- Oven Drying: Approximately 10-minutes at 140º F (air temperature)
- Air Drying: Dependent upon bodyshop conditions (basecoat must dry to a matte finish).
Blowing air over small areas can speed up dry times (approximately 3-5 minutes).
- Infrared: Short wave, 5 minutes.
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| Question 13: |
What products and additive adjusters are necessary for blending? |
| Answer: |
Excellent blending can be achieved with 90-Line basecoat material by using 90-M5 Blending Clear. |
| Question 14: |
What should I use to clean spray guns and other equipment? |
| Answer: |
Immediately after using 90-Line material, spray guns and equipment can be cleaned with ordinary water. |
| Question 15: |
How does using 90-Line effect solvent emissions? |
| Answer: |
You can reduce your basecoat solvent emissions by approximately 90% When the base coat
is applied, the 90-Line ready-to-use mixture contains only 10% solvent, and meets all known
environmental regulations.
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