383-1902 White Precat Basecoat Primer
Sold by the Litre. Order as 4L(Gal) or 19L (Pail)
383-1902 GENERAL INFORMATION
Axalta’s SUPERLAC White Basecoat is a highly versatile pre-catalyzed lacquer basecoat formulated to offer excellent filling
characteristics, outstanding ease of use, fast dry and good sanding properties. It is recommended for use under Axalta’s Precatalyzed topcoats especially SUPERLAC PLUS™ pre-catalyzed White Lacquers. This product can be tinted to achieve unlimited
colour options.
1. PRODUCTS
• 383-1902-00
2. MIXING RATIO
• All products should be stirred well before use and, for
best results, continuously agitated while in use.
3. SHELF LIFE @ 77°F (25°C)
• 6 months from manufacturing date
4. CLEAN UP
• Dispose of dirty solvent and cleaning rags in a safe and
compliant manner. Solvent or lacquer soaked rags should
be stored in water-filled, closed containers prior to disposal.
5. ADDITIVES
•In the event of blushing or blistering, add Axalta 390-9303-
00 Lacquer Retarder to extend dry time. See Additional
Notes portion of this document for details.
6. SURFACE PREPARATION
• Surface must be clean and dust free with a moisture
content of 6-8% prior to finishing. Remove all dust,
dirt, wax and wood marks. Proper sanding and
preparation of the wood is critical to achieving
consistent results.
• On new wood, finish sand surface with 150-180 grit
sandpaper
• On previously finished wood, remove all old paint or
varnish and follow new wood procedure.
7. COMPANION PRODUCTS
• 371-1980/90 Series ENVIRO SUPERLAC™
• 371-1900 Series SUPERLAC™ ELITE Pre-Catalyzed
Lacquers
• NUC3290 Series SUPERLAC™ Plus, NUW3390 Series
SUPERLAC™ Plus White Lacquers
8. TECH NOTES
• If reduction is necessary, use Axalta 390-7001-00 Lacquer
Thinner. See Additional Notes portion of this document for
details.
9. SUBSTRATES
• Commonly used furniture and cabinetry woods
• MDF/HDF
NOTE: Not to be used on exterior applications
10. APPLICATION
• See application notes for additional details.
11. FLASH / DRY TIMES
AIR DRY @ 77°F (25°C)
12. FORCE DRY
Flash 10 Minutes
Bake 5 Minutes @ 125°F
Cool Down 10 Minutes ambient
Stack After cool down
13. GUN SET UP
Gravity Feed 1.6 mm - 1.8 mm
Siphon Feed 1.8 mm – 2.0 mm
Airless 10 – 15 thousandths
Air-Assisted Airless 11 – 15 thousandths
AIR PRESSURES
Gravity Feed 30-35 psi (2.0-2.4 bar)
Siphon Feed 35-40 psi (2.4-2.8 bar)
Air-Assisted Airless 10-20 psi (0.7-1.4 bar)
See spray gun manufacturer data for more information
14. PHYSICAL DATA
Viscosity
24±2” #2 Zahn at 25˚C
(~77˚F)
Weight Solids % 42±2%
Volume Solids % 25±2%
Actual VOC 5.29lbs/gal of Product
VOC Ratio (lb.voc/lb.solids) 1.39lb VOC/lb solid
Regulatory VOC
(less water and exempt solvents) 638g/l
Weight Per Gallon 9.15lbs/gal
Flash Point -4°C (~25°F) Tag Open Cup
(TOC)
Theoretical Coverage 407 ft/gal @ 1 mil dry
VHAP (lb.HAP/lb.solids) 0.40lb VHAP/lb solid
Coating Category White
Dry to touch 20 - 25 Minutes
Flash between coats 35 - 45 Minutes
To Stack 12 - 24 Hours