Tinman;25849 said:New to the SPI products,have'nt tapped into the euro2020(5000) I bought yet.Need to use up the few gallons other clear on the shelf first.
So Uv(4000)=is show car clear
Euro2020(5000)= hi end collision clear
production 2100= ???
How does 2100 compare to 5000? With the fast activator seems 5000 could be a production clear too. Maybe someone can give a little better breakdown of differences of each
(4000,5000,2100),how they compare for a particular type of job. Pro and cons of each.
Right now with my Sherwin system,I use hpc15 for 1-2 panel and small stuff,CC939 for multi panel,and show stuff gets Matrix ms-42.
If I were using the PPG deltron system(next door in dad's shop) Deltron 2000 clear for 1 panel and small, DCU 3000 for 2-3 panels and deltron 4000 for large or completes
Would be nice to have Uv for show stuff and 5000 or maybe 2100 for the collision-insurance end.
2 clears would be awsome,a hell of alot better than 2-3 highend and 2 cheap ones on the shelf. Too many activators to go bad,not mention the inventory cost.
Bondoskimmer;25178 said:Not complaining....A few months ago I was getting ready for a motorcycle tank. When calling SPI I was looking and asking about the speed/production clear.
I was recommended the UV instead so I bought it. Any comments why?
My thing is for small stuff or a side or panel I like to be out of dust ASAP preferably in 15 minutes or less ( I am used to 10-12 min) and buffable within 24 hrs (used to 2-3hrs) or less at 70+ degrees.jeremyb;26531 said:Its almost impossible for someone or a company to tell you which clear you should really use (outside of lets say a SPEED clear vs an all over "show" clear).
Everyone has their preferences...each clear has its strong points for whatever you are trying to accomplish. I've use all the spi clears (except for the old hs, and ms) and everytime I go back to the universal. I would say my #2 is the euro, if I want a "harder" finish after a few weeks. Nothing wrong with the other clears.....it's just what YOU like with what YOU are doing.
Bondoskimmer;26745 said:My thing is for small stuff or a side or panel I like to be out of dust ASAP preferably in 15 minutes or less ( I am used to 10-12 min) and buffable within 24 hrs (used to 2-3hrs) or less at 70+ degrees.