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Will all bodyshops have to switch to waterborne basecoat?

April 26, 2017basecoat bodyshops Switch waterborne

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Will all bodyshops have to switch to waterborne basecoat?

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Yes. Current formulations of solvent-borne basecoat do not meet the VOC-emission limits of the regulations, and will no longer be available for sale following the implementation date of June 18, 2010. Based on current commercially-available technology, waterborne basecoats will be required to meet the 3.5 lb/gallon VOC limit for basecoat.