The Valspar Corp. is expanding its automotive refinish product platform to include a
comprehensive line (from primer to clear coat) of low-volatile organic compounds (VOC)
solvent-based paint products that meet the most current U.S. standards for low VOCs, including
the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
"Meeting new air quality standards is a key requirement for many leading body shops," said Jeff
Potter, marketing director, Valspar Automotive Refinish. "We are pleased to introduce a full
line of solvent-based low VOC components. Our system allows body shops to meet air quality
standards while delivering high quality performance."
The Valspar Low VOC System features the company's Clean Air(TM) formulation with
significantly reduced VOCs. This system allows auto body shops to switch to a solvent-based
option with an improved environmental profile, without having to invest in new equipment, the company said. The
new system delivers the same level of performance and ease of application as traditional
refinish coatings and helps body shops achieve their environmental requirements. Application
techniques, time and coating coverage for the Valspar Low VOC System are the same as
traditional solvent-based automotive refinish products.
From high build sandable epoxy hybrid primers, high-strength mixing components
designed to maximize coverage and productivity to a clear coat formulated for superior durability, the
Valspar Low VOC System provides a complete refinish solution.
This system complements Valspar Automotive's existing line of products geared toward meeting
air quality standards including the premium De Beer(R) water-base refinish solutions and the
new House of Kolor Shimrin2 low VOC custom finishing product line.
For more information, visit www.valsparglobal.com.
