Deltron DC527 SprintCLEAR is a premium quality High Solids polyurethane clearcoat specifically formulated to give an optimum cure while retaining OEM gloss and durability when low-baked for 15 minutes. SprintCLEAR can be used in a single visit or a conventional 2-coat mode. By utilising the single visit mode and 15 minute low bake makes this clearcoat the perfect solution for highly productive body shops. SprintCLEAR can be easily polished after suitable baking or air drying conditions.

Deltron SprintCLEAR DC527
Deltron Hardeners DH710, DH720, DH730
Deltron Thinners DT810, DT820, DT830, DT840
Deltron Clear Accelerator Thinner DT850
Deltron Fade Out Thinner DT880
For painting of very flexible substrates: Deltron Flexibiliser DA210

Preparation of Substrate:

SprintCLEAR must be applied on top of a clean and dust-free Deltron Basecoat (the use of a clean tack rag is recommended to remove dust from the basecoat film).
Fully cured PPG Refinish Clearcoats that have been degreased and sanded.
Sound OEM Clearcoats that have been degreased and sanded.

Substrates other than those stated should be tested before use, to ensure that the performance of the product is suitable for its intended use.

Mixing Ratio:

Standard Mode	Accelerated Mode
DC527 - 2 vol	DC527 - 2 vol
Hardener - 1 vol	Hardener - 1 vol
Thinner - 0.15-0.5 vol	Thinner - 0.15-0.5 vol

** Choose Hardener and Thinner according to application temperature and the size of the area being painted

	Standard Mode		Accelerated Mode
	Hardener	Thinner	Hardener	Thinner
Up to 18'C	DH710	DT810	DHXXX	DT850
18'C - 25'C	DH720	DT820
Over 25'C	DH730	DT830

For exceptional conditions of temperature and humidity (>35'C and >70%) the use of Extra Slow Thinner DT840 is recommended.

Potlife:

Standard Mode	Accelerated Mode
90 minutes at 25'C	1 hour at 25'C

Spray Viscosity: 15 - 19 secs DIN4 at 25'C

Spraygun Setup: 1.2 - 1.4mm

Spray Pressure:

HVLP / RP	Conventional
2-3 bar	30-45 PSI / 200-300 PSI

Number of Coats:

Single visit mode:	1 light coat followed directly by 1 full coat
2-coat mode:	1 medium coat (flash off) 1 full wet coat

Flash Off at 20'C:

	Standard Mode	Accelerated Mode
Between Coats	5-10 minutes	1-3 minutes
Before Baking	Bake immediately	Bake immediately

Drying Times:

	Standard Mode	Accelerated Mode
Dust-free	30 minutes	15 minutes
20'C dry to handle	4 hours minimum	2 hours
Through-dry 20'C	20 hours	5 hours
Through-dry 65'C	30 minutes	15 minutes
IR Short Wave	10-15 minutes depending on colour	10-15 minutes depending on colour

Bake times are for quoted metal temperature. Additional time should be allowed in the baking schedule to allow metal to reach recommended temperature.
Use slow thinner (DT830) when curing with IR equipment.

Total Dry Film Build: Minimum 50um | Maximum 60um

Theoretical Coverage: 7 - 7.5 m sq/L - ready to spray, giving 50um dry film thickness

Flash Points:
DH Hardeners: See PPG SDS
DT Thinners: See PPG SDS

Overcoat/Recoat Time:
Sanding: Essential before recoating to ensure good adhesion: P500 (dry) - P800 (wet)
Force dry 60'C or IR - After cooling
Air dry at 20'C - Minimum 12 hours

Overcoat/Repair with: Deltron Primers or Deltron Topcoats

Polishing:

Low Bake or IR force drying:	Minimum 30 minutes after cooling
Air drying at 20'C	Minimum 10 hours after application