D8178 | RAPID LOW ENERGY CLEARCOAT
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D8178 Rapid Low Energy Clearcoat
The D8178 Rapid Low Energy Clearcoat is designed to increase efficiency across the repair process, combining fast drying performance with a premium finish to help workshops work faster, smarter and more sustainably.
With flexible drying options, easy polishing and reliable application, D8178 shortens cycle times, reduces energy use and supports consistent, high-quality results — job after job, with total confidence.
YOUR WINS
MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR FAST DRYING
- Control the Drying Speed: Whether you need a 15-minute rapid air-dry, a 10-minute standard cycle, or even a 5-minute rapid cycle, the adaptable formula puts the timeline in your hands.
60% ENERGY SAVINGS IN AIR-DRY MODE
- Cut Costs, Not Quality: Achieve a premium finish while reducing energy consumption by 60% per application when air-drying.
NEW STANDARD FOR FAST DRYING
- Achieve full cure in just 5 minutes at 50°C, setting a new market benchmark as the first and only supplier to reduce bake-mode drying temperature from 60°C to 50°C.
Refinishing Redefined: The Process-Focused Clearcoat
D8178 Rapid Low Energy Clearcoat delivers a dependable, process-focused solution for modern workshops — improving productivity, ensuring consistently impressive results and supporting more efficient and sustainable refinishing practices.
Stop fighting the booth. Start mastering the process.
In high-volume workshops, unpredictability is the enemy. Variable drying times and inconsistent finishes erode margins. The Rapid Low Energy Clearcoat D8178 eliminates guesswork with a standardized system that delivers a "straight-from-the-gun" factory finish, every single time.
Technologies
- Solvent based