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8 PRODUCT UPDATE if you're with a high-production collision center focused on maximizing cycle time performance, or a shop owner looking to get the most out of a single spray booth, the new "air dry, speed system" configured for Envirobase ® High Performance waterborne basecoat is tailor-made for you. this system can significantly speed up cycle time performance in the paint operation, while cutting out the need for baking at any stage in the process. on average, refinishing time for spot repairs can be reduced to about an hour. Making it all possible is the innovative primer accelerator technology available for PPG's ECs-series primer surfacer and the fast air-dry capability of EC800 ultra Fast Clearcoat, the new high-production, 2.1 VoC clear. Neira's Collision Centers in Bakersfield, Calif., were one of the first to implement the system. "We're very glad to have made the switch," said Jose Barbosa, general manager. "our cycle time is a lot shorter. And we're not baking at all, so our energy costs have dropped." Early adopters are especially impressed with the performance of EC800. "this new clearcoat produces an excellent commercial gloss," says Nelson Poulin of Carrosseries Hochelaga ltée and Carrossier ProColor in Montreal, quebec. "it dries quickly—and does not require any curing time in the paint booth, which saves us time and energy." "it's an excellent product," echoed Barbosa. "i recommend it to anybody that's in the production end of the business… or even for shops that have no baking capabilities in their spray booth. the air dry is real fast." Allan Gonzy of General Collision Centre, lethbridge, Alberta, says "being able to polish the product in an hour also helps speed up productivity… not to mention it blends out nicely." Colm Wallace of Brampton Chrysler in Brampton, ontario, who's painted cars for some 30 years, reports that "EC800 is spot on! A great product for small jobs and quick repairs!" NEW PRoduCts GiVE ENViRoBAsE ® HiGH PERFoRMANCE A REAl Boost iN tHRouGHPut SPEED system " IT IS GREAT. WE DON'T HAVE TO TURN THE HEAT ON." Jose barbosa NEIRA'S COLLISION CENTERS bAkERSFIELD, CALIF. " IT IS GREAT. WE DON'T HAVE TO TURN THE HEAT ON." Jose barbosa NEIRA'S COLLISION CENTERS bAkERSFIELD, CALIF.