Deltron DG is a high-performance two-pack acrylic urethane topcoat designed for the direct gloss repair and respray of all motor vehicles. The performance of Deltron DG in a recommended PPG repair system meets or exceeds motor manufacturer warranty requirements and the Deltron system carries many OEM approvals.
Deltron Direct Gloss Tinters D7xx
Deltron Hardeners DH710, DH720, DH730
Deltron Thinners DT810, DT820, DT830, DT840
Deltron Accelerator DT850
Deltron Fade-out Thinner DT880
For painting of very flexible substrates: Deltron Flexibilser DA210
To obtain matt finishes it is recommended that D8115 and D8117 are used
Preparation of Substrate:
PPG 2K primers - P600 wet / P400 dry
Electrocoat - Pre-prime; Do not topcoat direct
Sound 2K finishes - P600 wet / P400 dry
TPA - Must be sealed (e.g. D834)
Before and after any sanding operation, the substrate must be thoroughly degreased using D845 or D837. Use D837 only prior to any painting.
Application Guide:
| MS System |
Accelerated System |
| DG 2 vols |
DG 2 vols |
| Hardener** 1 vol |
Hardener 1 vol |
| Thinner* 0.5 vol |
Thinner 0.5 vol |
** Choose MS Hardener and Thinner according to application temperature and the size of the area being painted
|
MS System |
|
Accelerated System |
|
|
MS Hardener |
Thinner |
Hardener |
Thinner |
| Up to 18'C |
DH710 |
DT810 |
DHXXX |
DT850 |
| 18'C - 25'C |
DH720 |
DT820 |
|
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| Over 25'C |
DH730 |
DT830 |
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For exceptional conditions of temperature and humidity (>35'C and >70%) the use of Extra Slow Thinner DT840 is recommended.
Potlife:
| MS System |
Accelerated System |
| 3 hours at 25'C |
1 hour at 25'C |
Spray Viscosity: 19 - 22 secs DIN4 at 25'C
Spraygun Setup: 1.3 - 1.4mm or equivalent
Spray Pressure:
| HVLP / RP |
Conventional |
| 2-3 bar |
45 - 55 PSI / 300 - 380 KPA |
Number of Coats: 1 normal, 1-2 full
Flash Off at 25'C:
|
MS System |
Accelerated System |
| Between Coats |
5-10 minutes |
3-5 minutes |
| Before Stoving |
Bake immediately |
Bake immediately |
Drying Times:
|
MS System |
Accelerated System |
| Dust-Free |
30 minutes |
10 minutes |
| 20'C Dry to Handle |
4 hours minimum |
3 hours |
| Through-Dry 20'C |
20 hours |
5 hours |
| Through-Dry 60'C |
30 minutes |
20 minutes* |
| IR Medium |
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.
Total Dry Film Build:
Minimum 50 um
Maximum 60 um
Theoretical Coverage* 6 –7 m²/L
* Theoretical coverage in m2/L ready-to-spray, giving 50 um dry film thickness.
Flash Points:
DG Colour, DH Hardeners - See PPG MSDS
DT Thinners - See PPG MSDS
Sanding:
Essential before recoating to ensure good adhesion
Grade wet P600
Grade dry P400
Overcoat/Recoat Time:
After surface has cooled if baked, or after 8 hours minimum at 25'C.
Recoat times will be extended at lower temperatures.
Overcoat with Deltron Primers or Deltron topcoat.
