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Polish Up Your Act

Efficient de-nibbing and polishing is a key to minimising job labour cost and the newly updated PPG ‘Paint Rectification Process’ chart provides everything you need.


When it comes to maximising workshop efficiency, best practice processes are definitely the way to go which is why the local PPG team originally developed the Paint Rectification Process chart. Not only is it free, it has also been thoroughly tested in local market conditions and features easy to follow step-by-step instructions, with demonstration photos, along with a list of all the recommended products. Recently, the Paint Rectification Process chart came in for a number of revamps and refinements to take into account the latest products and techniques that have arrived on the market. Once again, it’s based on a range of advanced MIRKA products which are combined with a high performance process tailored to the particular job type. Rather than ‘one size fits all’, it lets the user choose options that keep each job as small and fast as possible.
 
This latest revamp includes new MIRKA products, such as revised lambs wool pads and the Polarshine M35 Polish. The latter is a coarser grade of compound which, when used with the correct pad combination, is perfect for surface finishing harder, mar and scratch resistant clearcoats used by some vehicle OEMs. The PPG team has also taken the opportunity to add a variety of useful tips. For example, regularly cleaning the buff pads – typically, at the end of the week – to ensure the pads continue to work effectively and to help prolong their lifespan.
 
Getting your own copy of the Paint Rectification Process chart is as easy as asking your MIRKA distributor or a PPG Territory Manager (including Protec and Commercial Performance Coatings). It comes as an A3 size chart which is perfect for displaying in a place where it can conveniently be referred to by staff, whenever required. When new staff join, it also makes it easier for them to learn the correct polishing process and sticking to it. You can even access specialised training to help upskill staff on the paint rectification process – just speak to your PPG Territory Manager.