1 FULL PANEL: Some car companies have specific procedures for warranty repairs when refinishing an OEM clearcoat where no
definite break line exists for stopping the clear. To meet this OEM warranty guideline and for PPG Lifetime Limited Paint
Performance Guarantee purposes, the clearcoat application must extend to the nearest panel edge or break point.
2 FILM BUILD: For PPG Lifetime Limited Paint Performance Guarantee purposes, the clearcoat must cover the basecoat by a
minimum of 2.0 dry mils after sanding, buffing, and polishing.
3 BLENDING: PPG does document a clearcoat blending procedure. However, this procedure was designed for specific,
economical repairs. Due to its nature, the clearcoat blend edge is not durable enough to withstand weathering, repeated exposure
to the elements and becomes visible after a period of time. As a result, for OEM warranty and PPG guarantee purposes, blending a
clearcoat edge is not recommended.
4 See the specific clearcoat product data sheet and/or PD-0730 for further information.
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