Versabond™ Pretreatment

Silver metal car shell

PPG's VERSABOND™ zinc-phosphate pretreatment system combines liquid Versabond rinse conditioner and zinc phosphate, producing an ultra-fine, grained base. 

 The rinse conditioner accelerates bond formation with the topcoat, particularly on surfaces with higher concentrations of aluminum. The process can be installed into most existing zinc-phosphate lines without changing the process footprint or flow. 

Car shell on a production line

Benefits

  • Liquid product for ease of handling and dispensing 
  • High-efficiency deposition produces ultrafine-grain zinc phosphate with increased operational robustness 
  • Less sludge generation than traditional zinc phosphates for easier maintenance 
  • Fine, densely packed crystals produce lower weights that may reduce coating costs 
  • Coats aluminum substrates better than traditional zinc phosphates, allowing for higher concentrations of aluminum to be processed in a mixed-metal line 
  • Bath life is extended significantly over traditional rinse conditioners, which may translate to lower cost application 
  • Performance is as good as or better than standard zinc-phosphate systems 
  • Meets many OEM standards 

Typical uses

  • Automotive small parts, sub-frames and frames 
  • Appliance and refrigeration 
  • Heavy-duty equipment 
  • Farm equipment 
  • Paint base for general industrial applications 
Man working on a car shell on a production line

Documents

Specs, Data Sheets and More

Versabond Product Sheet