P-175

Deltron® 2000 Basecoat/DBI Interior Basecoat Color

DBC/DBI
PPG’s Deltron® 2000 (DBC) Basecoat
is a state-of-the-art, premium quality
basecoat/clearcoat system designed to
reproduce the hi-tech O.E.M. finishes
found on today’s import and domestic
vehicles.
Deltron® 2000 (DBI) Interior Color was
developed for interior and underhood
color matching purposes. It is mixed
directly from the Deltron® Mixing Service.
DBI must be reduced with the
appropriate DT Reducer and does not
require clearcoating.

Features Compatible Surfaces

· Available in Domestic and DBC/DBI may be applied over:

Import Colors · Cleaned, sanded OEM topcoat · NCS2000 Series Deltron Sealers
®

· Available in Intermix and · DAS V-Seal ™ Acyrlic Urethane Sealer · SU4903 Advanced Plastic Bond - See OC-1
Factory Pack · DPLV V-Prime™ LV Surfacer (#) · SX1050 Plastic Adhesion Promoter
· Interior and Exterior · DPLF Epoxy Primer Lead Free · SX1056 Flexible 2K Sealer
· DPS V-Prime™ Acyrlic Urethane Surfacer (#) · SX1057 Flexible 2K Sealer
Colors Available
· DPX801 Universal Plastics Adhesion Promoter - See P-194 · SX1060 Brushable 2K Primer Surfacer
Advantages · DS1002 UV Cured Primer Surfacer · SX1080 2K Rollable Surfacer LV (#)
· Universal · DSLV V-Seal ™ LV Sealer (#) Must be sealed when topcoating with
· DX54 Roadguard Chip Resistant Coating
®
Black DBC/DBI
· Wide Choice of Deltron ®
· K36 Prima™ Acrylic Urethane Primer Surfacer (#) / Sealer (+) Must add DX57 to DBC when applying
Clearcoats · K38 High Build Primer Surfacer (#) over NCS1990
· Better Coverage · K93 Tintable Primer Surfacer (#) /Sealer
· NCP250/260 NCT Primer Surfacer (#) FOR USE WITH OTHER PPG PRODUCTS, PLEASE
Benefits · NCP270/271 Corrosion Resistant Primer (#) REFER TO THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT BULLETIN

· One System Does It All · NCP280 2.1 VOC Primer Surfacer FOR OVER/UNDER COMPATIBILITIES.
· NCS1990 Compliant Wet-on-Wet Sealer (+)
· Improved Productivity
Required Products
· Full Compatibility with
Vibrance Product Line DT Reducers
Cool Temperature (60 – 70°F) DT860
Medium Temperature (65 – 80°F) DT870
Warm Temperature (75 – 90°F and above) DT885
Hot Temperature (85°F and above) DT895
Hot Temperature (95°F and above) DT898

Product Information Effective 3/09

DBC/DBI
Directions for Use

Surface Preparation
and Cleaning: DBC:

· Wash painted surfaces thoroughly with soap and water to remove water-soluble
contaminants. Then clean with appropriate PPG Cleaner.
· Sand with 400 – 600 grit sandpaper or equivalent.
· Re-clean and prime or seal as needed.

DBI (Interior)
· Wash the area to be painted with soap and water. Then clean with the appropriate
PPG Cleaner.
· Lightly scuff with 400 – 600 grit sandpaper or equivalent.
· Re-clean with PPG Cleaner.
· Final wipe with DX103 Multi-Prep™.

Bare Plastic or Rubber Parts (DBC or DBI):

· Refer to Product Bulletin P-194, DPX801; or OC-1, SU4903.
To insure product performance, review your system’s coating file with our bulletin’s recommendations.
Call 1-800-647-6050 for computer support.
Mixing Ratio: Standard Reduction

Reduce DBC/DBI color 100% with the DT Reducer best suited to

shop temperature and size of job. (Do not use DT8110 Retarder in DBC/DBI).
DBC/DBI DT Reducer
1 1
Note: There is no pot life for this mixture.

DBC/DBI9700 Standard Reduction:

Reduce DBC/DBI9700 color 25 - 50% with the DT Reducer best suited to
shop temperature and size of job.
DBC/DBI9700 DT Reducer
1 1
/4 – 1/2
Note: There is no pot life for this mixture.

DX57 Basecoat Activator Option for DBC:

5% DX57 may be added to reduced DBC (1.6 oz. per RTS qt.).
DBC DT Reducer DX57
1 1 5% per RTS

Note: Pot life is 2 hours at 70°F (21°C) mixed.

CAUTION: DX57 must be added when DBC is used in any of these ways:
Over NCS1990
In all tri-coat systems (both ground and midcoat layers).
See Clearcoating section note for recommended clearcoats.
Vibrance Color Systems

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Directions for Use

Additives:
DX57 Basecoat Activator - See Mixing Ratio Section of this Bulletin.
DBC/DBI does not require a flexible additive.

Spraygun Set-up:
Apply: 2 – 3 coats or until hiding is achieved
(Avoid thick films of DBC)
Fluid Tip: 1.2 – 1.5 mm or equivalent
Air Pressure: 8 – 10 PSI at the cap for HVLP guns
35 – 45 PSI at the gun for conventional guns

Drying Times:
Between Coats: 5 – 10 minutes at 70°F (21°C) Standard Mix
10 – 15 minutes at 70°F (21°C) with DX57
Dry Time to Clearcoat: 15 minutes 70°F (21°C)
24 hrs. maximum to clearcoat
Tape Time: 20 – 40 minutes at 70°F (21°C) Standard Mix
30 – 60 minutes at 70°F (21°C) with DX57
If the basecoat color is allowed to dry more than 24 hours, it must be scuffed and new
basecoat color applied.
Striping or Two Toning: Tape time of DBC/DBI is 20 – 60 minutes at
70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. All striping,
two toning and clearcoating must be completed within
24 hours. If allowed to dry for more than 24 hours, the
DBC Colors must be sanded and reapplied. Avoid
thick films of DBC.

Clearcoating:
DC3000 DELTRON® High Velocity Clear
DC3010 DELTRON® High Velocity Clear LV
DC4000 DELTRON® Velocity Premium Clear
DC4010 DELTRON® Velocity Premium Clear LV
DCD35 3.5 Compliant Clear
DCU2002 CONCEPT ® High Solids Polyurethane Clear
DCU2010 2.1 Speed Clear
DCU2021 CONCEPT® Urethane Clear
DCU2035 DIAMOND COAT® PLUS 3.5 VOC Clear
DCU2042 CONCEPT® Low VOC Speed Clear
DCU2055 CONCEPT® Clear
DCU2060 Flexed “N” Flat™ Clear
DCU2082 STRATOCLEAR™ Clear
*Note the DX57 requirement for all layers of DBC tricoat color. For tricoat systems use clear coat
with a ready to spray VOC maximum of 4.20 lbs/US gal to meet the tricoat Multistage limit of
5.20 lbs/US gal. For tricoat systems use clear coat with a ready to spray VOC maximum of 3.77
lbs/US gal to meet the tricoat Multistage limit of 5.00 lbs/US gal.

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DBC/DBI
Technical Data:
Deltron® 2000 Basecoat/
DBI Interior Basecoat Color

Tricoat colors*
STD Reduction With DX57 (with DX57)
Package VOC Actual 5.20 – 6.16 lbs./gal. 5.20 – 6.16 lbs./gal. 5.20 – 581 lbs./gal.
(623 – 738 g/l) (623 – 738 g/l) (623 – 696g/l)
Package VOC Regulatory 5.20 – 6.16 lbs./gal. 5.20 – 6.16 lbs./gal. 5.20 – 6.16 lbs./gal.
(Less Water, Less Exempts) (623 – 738 g/l) (623 – 738 g/l) (623 – 696g/l)
RTS blend ratio 1 : 1 1 : 1 + 5% 1 : 1 + 5%
RTS VOC Regulatory 5.80 – 6.60 lbs. 5.70 – 6.36 lbs. 5.70 – 6.20 lbs.
(Less Water, Less Exempts) (695 – 791 g/l) (683 – 762 g/l) (683 – 743g/l)
Total Solids by Volume (RTS) 9 – 14% 10 – 15% 10 – 15%
Sq. Ft Coverage / US Gal (RTS) 144 – 225 160 – 241 160 – 241
(1 mil at 100% Transfer Efficiency)
Film build per coat 0.4 mils 0.4 mils 0.4 mils
Dry Time between coats at 70°F 5 – 10 minutes 10 – 15 minutes 10 – 15 minutes
Dust Free Time 5 – 10 minutes 10 – 15 minutes 10 – 15 minutes
Tack Free Time 10 – 20 minutes 20 – 30 minutes 20 – 30 minutes
Tape Time 20 – 40 minutes 30 – 60 minutes 30 – 60 minutes
*See Clearcoating section for VOC requirements for tricoat system clearcoats.

IMPORTANT: The contents of this package must be blended with other components before the product can be used.
Before opening the packages, be sure you understand the warning messages on the labels of all components,
since the mixture will have the hazards of all its parts. Improper spray technique may result in a hazardous
condition. Follow spray equipment manufacturer’s instructions to prevent personal injury or fire. Follow
directions for respirator use. Wear eye and skin protection. Observe all applicable precautions.

See Material Safety Data Sheet and Labels for additional safety information and handling instructions.

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Materials described are designed for application by professional, trained personnel using proper equipment and are not intended for sale to the general
public. Products mentioned may be hazardous and should only be used according to directions, while observing precautions and warning statements
listed on label. Statements and methods described are based upon the best information and practices known to PPG Industries. Procedures for
applications mentioned are suggestions only and are not to be construed as representations or warranties as to performance, results, or fitness for any
intended use, nor does PPG Industries warrant freedom from patent infringement in the use of any formula or process set forth herein.

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© 2009 PPG Industries www.ppgrefinish.com Part No. P-175 3/09