Blend Area Refinishing

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  *SW logo* GFX: Ultra 7000 Blend Area Refinishing Best Demonstrated Practice When blending a panel, the blending area must be thoroughly clean using an appropriate surface cleaner. Once a surface is clean, use eight hundred grit sandpaper to sand the entire blend area and a gray nylon scuff pad to scuff remaining unsanded areas. Once you have completed sanding and scuffing the blend panel, clean the surface again with an appropriate surface cleaner. Apply one wet coat of transparent basecoat blender over your entire blend panel. Make sure to adjust your spray pressure per recommendations and check your pattern prior to application. Apply Ultra 7000 basecoat with RHF reducer. Allow the Ultra 7000 basecoat to flash 6 to 8 minutes, checking your basecoat in an inconspicuous spot using the quarter finger turn method to ensure it is dry. Note that as the basecoat dries, the appearance will turn into a uniformed dull finish. Once you have obtained full coverage, apply a low pressure drop coat to even out metallic in mica colors and the blend transition area. Wait for the basecoat to flash 10 to 20 minutes prior to clear coating. Apply one of the premium clearcoats following all mixing and application recommendations found in the product datasheet. Don't forget to check out our other videos for more information on best demonstrated practices.

The best practices shown in this step-by-step video for automotive blend area refinishing with the Sherwin-Williams Ultra 7000® refinish system will provide the ultimate in performance and productivity.