Please note that all of our colorcoats are pre-reduced and ready to spray.Thoroughly hand stir all colorcoats prior to application.

Please note that all of our colorcoats are pre-reduced and ready to spray. Thoroughly hand stir all colorcoats prior to application. <img alt="pro-colorcoat.jpg" height="300" src="https://hsfiles.gorgias.help/gm/help-centers/24605/attachments/9a8c84d5-cfe1-4b4d-a3ae-0aefd199ca7f.jpg" width="400" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> <h3 id="fluid-tip-recommendations">Fluid Tip Recommendations</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">1.2 &#x2013; 1.6 mm</li></ul><h3 id="reduction">Reduction</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Not required. Paint is ready for use.</li></ul><h3 id="spray-pressure-suggestions">Spray Pressure Suggestions</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Urethane &amp; Waterborne Base Color: Spray gun pressures will vary by manufacturer. Generally 28-30 PSI for an HVLP gun will work.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Waterborne Effect Coat for metallic and pearls: Dial air pressure down to &#xBD; of what you used to spray.&#xA0; Apply a final light coat. This removes any mottling or unevenness in pearls and metallics.&#xA0;&#xA0;</li></ul><h3 id="pot-life">Pot Life&#xA0;</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">3-5 hours</li></ul><h3 id="flash-times">Flash Times</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Waterborne Base Color: 5-10 minutes or until it has dried to a matte finish - Final coat flash off 20-30 minutes</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Urethane Base Color: 5-10 minutes or until dry. Final coat flash off 20-30 minutes.</li></ul><h3 id="drying-times-at-70-f">Drying Times at 70 &#xB0;F</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Handling: Approximately 15 &#x2013; 20 minutes</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Time to tape: 10 &#x2013; 15 minutes&#xA0;</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Dry to apply clear: 15 minutes minimum</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Denibbing - Dry sand with 1000 grit to remove and small dirt nibs. Recoat with color.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">If allowed to dry for 24 hours before applying clear, an additional colorcoat must be applied.&#xA0; Maximum recoat time is 48 hours.</li></ul><blockquote>Note: Temperature, humidity, air movement and film build will all affect dry times. Best results are achieved with increased temperature and air movement and minimal film build.</blockquote>&#xA0;

TouchUpDirect Professional Colorcoat Tech Sheet

TouchUpDirect Waterborne Primer is a multi-surface primer-surfacer. This market-leading 1K waterborne technology is ideal for spot repairs and larger surfaces. Please note that all of our TouchUpDirect Professional Primer is pre-reduced and ready to

<span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TouchUpDirect Waterborne Primer is a multi-surface primer-surfacer. This market-leading 1K waterborne technology is ideal for spot repairs and larger surfaces.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/bVpA37l3plo2J5oE/hc/8X1Bk7djoE6KgRm0/2024042420-552abdb6-6ada-4254-b148-4a76bd89fd1a-88ce2a52-6b13-424f-9dd9-3e855d81c1e1.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all of our TouchUpDirect Professional Primer is<span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;pre-reduced and ready to spray<span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Thoroughly hand stir before application. <h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-indent: 4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" id="preparation-of-substrate">Preparation of Substrate:</h3><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wash the area to be painted with soap and water, then use TouchUpDirect Wax and Grease Remover.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sand the bare metal areas completely with 180-220 grit abrasive and clean.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Glass reinforced plastic (GRP), fiberglass, and body filler use 180-220 grit</li></ul><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">abrasives and clean.<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">E-coat must be thoroughly sanded with 180-220 grit abrasive and cleaned.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aluminum substrates must be primed within 8 hours of sanding and cleaning.</li></ul> <h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-indent: 4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" id="spray-gun-set-up-and-pressure-">Spray Gun Set-up and Pressure: &#xA0;&#xA0;</h3><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HVLP:<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;10 psi at the cap</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Compliant:<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;29-40 psi at the gun</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fluid Tip:<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;1.4-1.8 mm</li></ul> <h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-indent: 4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" id="application">Application:</h3><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Apply:<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;3-5 wet coats</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Film Build:<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;0.8-1.0 mils per coat</li></ul><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Note:<span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;For optimal performance with spray application, the minimum dry film thickness must be approximately 2 mils after sanding over bare metal areas. <h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-indent: 4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" id="flash-off-at-70f-21c-">Flash Off at 70&#xB0;F (21&#xB0;C): &#xA0;</h3><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Between Coats:&#xA0;<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dry wet film until the surface is dried to a matte finish. Approximately 5-10 minutes. &#xA0;</li></ul> <h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left: 4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" id="drying-times">Drying Times:</h3><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dry to Handle:<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;Immediately after the surface becomes uniformly</li></ul><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">matte in appearance.<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -9pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dry to Sand:<span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;Approximately 30 minutes after the final coat is uniformly matte in appearance. 70&#xB0;F (21&#xB0;C) High humidity and low temperature may adversely affect dry times.</li></ul><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Note:<span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&#xA0;When sanded TouchUpDirect Waterborne Primer stands for more than 24 hours, it must be lightly scuff sanded and re-cleaned before top coating. <h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left: 4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" id="equipment-cleaning">Equipment Cleaning:</h3><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All spray equipment should be cleaned after each use with a Waterborne Gun Cleaner. <h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left: 4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" id="storage-and-handling">Storage and Handling:</h3><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Store in a cool, dry place away from sources of heat. &#xA0;Avoid exposure to frost or freezing conditions. <span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/bVpA37l3plo2J5oE/hc/8X1Bk7djoE6KgRm0/2024042318-a0c94e35-38fd-4287-94a9-ed4edc89da93-1c322a22-a3c9-47d0-8f03-f1b582d97f13.png" width="128" height="129" class="fr-fic fr-dii">

TouchUpDirect Professional Waterborne Primer Tech Sheet

High solids clearcoat formulated for applications requiring a premium, glass-like finish. Suitable for overall repairs and complete resprays.

High solids clearcoat formulated for applications requiring a premium, glass-like finish. Suitable for overall repairs and complete resprays.<img alt="pro-clearcoat.jpg" height="300" src="https://hsfiles.gorgias.help/gm/help-centers/24605/attachments/77fa16aa-3857-4cda-94f7-85c0afabd996.jpg" width="400" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><ul><li>&#xA0;Exceptional gloss and gloss retention</li><li>&#xA0;Excellent image clarity and depth</li><li>&#xA0;Compatible with TUD both solvent and waterborne paint</li><li>&#xA0;UV resistant&#xA0;</li></ul><h3 id="fluid-tip-recommendations">Fluid Tip Recommendations</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">1.2 &#x2013; 1.4mm</li></ul><h3 id="reduction">Reduction</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Not required, add catalyst and clearcoat is ready to spray.&#xA0;</li></ul><h3 id="spray-pressure-suggestions">Spray Pressure Suggestions</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">29 PSI using HVLP gun&#xA0;</li></ul><h3 id="pot-life">Pot Life&#xA0;</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">2-3 hours after adding catalyst</li></ul><h3 id="coats">Coats</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">2-3 coats, 5-10 flash minutes between coats</li></ul><h3 id="flash-times">Flash Times</h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Tack free @ 78 &#xB0;F - 20-30 minutes</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Through dry @ 78 &#xB0;F - 10-12 hours</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Polishing - Ready to polish approximately 1 hour after cool-down of object to ambient temperature from bake cycle. For dirt removal, lightly sand/denib with P1500 abrasive paper and compound.</li></ul><blockquote skip="true">Note: Temperature, humidity, air movement and film build will all affect dry times. Best results are achieved with increased temperature and air movement.</blockquote>

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Learn step-by-step instructions on how to effectively use TouchUpDirect's professional size products for automotive touch up jobs. This guide covers application techniques, best practices, and tips for achieving professional results.

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