Overview - Some manufacturers use a single stage product for the vehicle body. This describes a product that has color and clear
properties in one package. Since the product is handled similarly to clearcoat and to repair to a factory-like finish, collision centers
must match the OE finish which may raise the following concerns.
1 FULL PANEL: Some car companies have specific procedures for warranty repairs when refinishing an OEM single stage where
no definite break line exists for stopping the paint. To meet this OEM warranty guideline and for PPG Lifetime Limited Paint
Performance Guarantee purposes, the single stage application must extend to the nearest panel edge or break point.
2 BLENDING: PPG does document a single stage blending procedure. However, this procedure was designed for specific,
economical repairs. Due to its nature, the single stage 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 single stage edge is not recommended.
! GUARANTEE: Are Single Stage blends guaranteed under PPG's lifetime guarantee? By the definitions above, only full panel
application is covered. Single stage blends are not covered under the PPG Lifetime Limited Paint Performance Guarantee.
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