1.   What is Waterborne?
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Waterborne technology is a basecoat system that significantly reduces VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds)
Waterborne technology replaces the solvents inherently found in traditional basecoats, and replaces it with distilled water.
There are three processes to refinish an automobile: undercoats (primers), basecoat (color), and clear coat. Waterborne technology is currently only used for basecoats.


2.   Why Waterborne basecoats?
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Environmental friendly products.
Mandated in strictest airborne districts in California, Canada, and Europe.
Likely to be adopted by other districts over time (nothing imminent for Wisconsin)
Waterborne basecoats reduce the lbs. of VOC’s emitted into atmosphere		 3.  Benefits of Waterborne
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Basecoat is used at OEM’s and manufacture.
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Manufactures have been using waterborne basecoats for years at OEM facilities.
Better color match
Quicker Repair Times
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Waterborne basecoats have proved to decrease cycle time of repair orders—improved ability to process more vehicles
Most environmentally friendly basecoat system to date.