[Bad94]

I just finished up with a DuPont waterborne paint class, before i went i thought i would never spray it. Well after a few colors that i sprayed, I will be using it on my own project and few others.

My DuPont rep and i are going to be doing a custom two tone on my truck with waterborne this fall.


Alot of custom shops have been going to water, cause it lays out so much smoother then solvent, which gives a smooth look at the end.


I also know that some of the paint companys are have alot of problems with there water paint.

If you dont have the proper air flow to dry the base you will do nothing but hate it.


Here are a few notes i have from the class.

-Waterborne base has been out for 15 plus years
-About 50% of GM cars made today have waterborne
-Differnent degree controller for humidity conditions.
-Must have a gun dedicated for waterborne
-When dry the film thickness is less then solvent base, so you CANT hide bad bodywork like you can with solvent.(which means the bodymen have to step up there game too)
-Most colors cover in 2 coats

I have talked to my boss about switching to waterborne, and he left it up to me.