PPG Automotive Refinish Waterborne Paint Systems Conversion Process

Converting from solvent to water won't take much time at all—typically in about 30 days—when you partner with PPG's dedicated team of conversion specialists. Here's how you can plan to take the plunge with waterborne in 30 days:

days out	conversion tasks	who
ASAP	Arrange with a Distributor or PPG Territory Manager (TM) to attend a Convert with Confidence seminar for Shop Owners	Shop Owner/ Manager
	Fill out the Convert with Confidence shop information form with the assistance of a distributor and/or PPG TM—including preferred dates for conversion
	Review compressor capacity to handle increased demand
30	Create workflow plan to accommodate technician training schedule	Owner/Manager
15	Review purchase options for waterborne spray gun and hand-held air driers. Arrange for delivery.	Technician
	You will be supplied with the appropriate spray gun and hand-held air driers.	Technician
	Review waterborne waste options with a waste handler	Owner/Manager
1	Distributor installs new PPG waterborne system and support products	Jobber
	Technicians attend off-site training (per schedule received from PPG)	Technician
	All training is done on-site at the collision repair centre.	Technician
	Distributor delivers all necessary clears, primers, ancillaries, etc. for the complete system	Jobber
	Ensure spray gun, gun cleaning and supplemental air movement equipment is ready for use	Jobber
Conversion Day	On-site training with PPG conversion team specialists. This includes application training, computer training, waste stream training, and color tool training.	All

PPG Automotive Refinish Waterborne Paint Systems Conversion Process

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