Is This True

[Alchemist]

Hi Brian,

Please understand that I am not wanting to debate anyone. I'm just wanting to share some information.

Thanks for the input but NCP must be priced much lower in NY than in California. A gallon of NCP280 primer with appropriate catalyst costs just over $300, NOT including reducer, which to me is pricey because you'll be using more than a gallon of primer surfacer if you're doing bodywork on the entire car - having to blocksand - reprime - blocksand etc.,. I have done quite a few "garage" jobs so I can understand about wasting product and having a "system" for painting.


I've used PPG paints since I first started learning to paint in 1971. I have been a certified PPG Paint Tech for over 15 years and remember when NCP280 first came out and used it for a couple of years. I had experienced shrinkage during that time. I know that NCP280 has been changed from a DTM primer and the NCP270 primer has also changed (in Califonia) from being used as a primer surfacer to a DTM primer with a different catalyst - this product NCP270 is a medium build primer compared to the NCP280.

I asked the same rust inhibiting question about DP many years ago and the PPG chemist I spoke with informed me that it is not formulated to "inhibit" rust - that the surface had to "properly prepared" prior to the application of DP.


You mention that NCP280 is not a high build primer - please look at the product bulletin info link:


By the way, thanks for listening!

https://buyat.ppg.com/refinishProduc...c-48cca3a2532e

This is what it states on the link:

2.1 VOC Primer Surfacer

NCP280



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NCP 280 is a premium quality, high build surfacer developed for today’s advanced technology finishes, such as the Deltron® and Concept® topcoat systems. It has been designed specifically for customers who require a 2.1 VOC primer surfacer and are able to use acetone as an exempt solvent.