What are the low-VOC regulations and how will they affect the collision repair industry?
The regulations would limit the amount of volatile organic compound (VOC) emitted by automotive refinish coatings and surface cleaners. Paint manufacturers are offering VOC-compliant products, including waterborne basecoats. The most significant affect on the collision repair industry will be the need to switch to waterborne basecoat in order to meet the new VOC limits. Environment Canadas regulations prohibit the sale and import of non-compliant products, rather than prohibiting shops from using these products.
