For VOC Rule compliance, only use products as outlined on Technical Data Sheets (TDS), available at www.octoral.com. Confirm compliance with state and local air quality rules before use. Also, check with your local and state regulations for proper safety equipment prior to use. Vehicle repairs should be completed indoors.

Check all equipment, including compressor air, prior to the repair process. Skipping any of these steps may affect final results of paint work.

OCT007 | 03/20

OCTOBASE ECO PLUS SYSTEM

• Review estimate/R.O. • Confirm paint code• Check spray-out/test panel completed during parts cut-in for blendable color match• Use color chip decks to find information on exterior colors, interior colors, wheel colors, accent colors, bumper colors and underhood colors• Verify Global Color Box color chip in proper sunlight or by using a color-corrective lamp

• Utilizing the Valspar Automotive Color Retrieval System, mix the proper amount of color to complete the repair

• Check: • Air supply (fittings, hoses, regulators, etc.) • Spray equipment (gun setup, spray pattern, cleanliness) • Safety equipment (fresh air, paint suit, gloves, etc.) • Booth temperature • Booth balance (slightly positive) • Lighting (all working) • Booth cleanliness

• Apply one coat of color to repair area, tapering out edges• Allow 3–5 minutes flash time before applying second coat

NOTE: Finishes should be dull and tackable before applying the next coat.

• Apply second coat slightly extended past the first, tapering out edges• Allow 3–5 minutes flash time before applying third coat

NOTE: Finishes should be dull and tackable before applying the next coat.

• Apply third coat slightly extended past the 2nd coat, tapering out edges• Metallic/Pearl colors: Increase gun distance and apply orientation coat if necessary• Selection of solvent will greatly impact color blendability• Use correct gun arc to blend color into panels

• Before applying clearcoat: • Allow color to dry 15–20 minutes at 68°F (20°C) • Verify color blend is acceptable • Verify color coverage

• Apply one coat of clearcoat over entire repaired area, extending into the blend area• Allow to flash• Use the proper activator and reducer for the temperature and size of repair

• Allow the first coat of clear to become non-stringing before applying the second coat • Apply second coat of clearcoat over the entire area

• Valspar Automotive recommends applying clearcoat to the entire panel• Valspar Automotive does not recommend nor warranty the blending

of clearcoats

• Reference clearcoat TDS for out-of-dust, air-dry and bake times and temperatures

• Dry vehicle according to TDS

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Equipment Check

Octoral 2K Sealers

Color Color/Blend

Mix Color

• Degrease surface with TD20 Silicone Remover or TDW35 WaterBase Degreaser using the wipe on wet, wipe off dry process• Complete final examination for defects

NOTE: Do not allow surface cleaner to evaporate before wiping dry with a clean towel. All door handles, trim moldings and lights should be removed. Do not mask off these parts.

• Blow off and tack vehicle using a low-tack, tack cloth• Check masking to make sure vehicle is properly taped

Degrease and Examine

Blow/Tack

• If needed, apply one medium wet coat of Octoral 2K Sealers• Allow to flash 15 minutes or until finish is completely dull before applying color• If spray-out was not previously made, attach a spray-out card to vehicle during the paint process to check color and coverage• Add spray-out card to your color library

NOTE: Some late-model cars do not have a distinct edge or break line on the quarter panel. In these cases Valspar Automotive recommends applying the clearcoat to the roof and the opposite quarter panel.