<VV> e-coat and e-coaters

[Frank DuVal]

Back in the collision shop (80s and 90s time frame) we used PPGs epoxy 
primers (DP40, DP50, etc) on bare metal as body fillers can be used on 
top of it. It actually promoted better adhesion than filler on bare 
metal, and prevented rust from forming under the filler. These have been 
replced by a greener formula product (DPLF series for lead free). Specs 
here:

https://buyat.ppg.com/refinishProductCatalog/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=2d2ecd20-f2e7-4fee-8feb-797be5b5283a

Obviously dipping a stripped body is a better idea.

I have no experience with e-coat, or anything else that has become 
available in the last 8 years. I am also interested in current 
experience commenting on this.

Frank DuVal


cfm wrote:

>one:
>at what point during a restoration does one consider the actual e-coat process? after all your sheetmetal repair is done, or do you do right after media blasting, and before body prep?
>two:
>soda blasting, does any one of a business that performs this in Wisconsin or at least the Chicago area?
>three:
>I have heard "in circles" that the one the few e-coaters available to perform full body dips is in Minnesota. I live in Wisconsin, can anyone confirm or deny or suggest an alternative?
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>chris mann
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