Pretreatment Solutions

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A premier partner for pretreatment products

Initiate next-layer performance with exceptional corrosion protection and paint adhesion.

PPG is a leading provider of pretreatment products and integrated solutions that enhance, strengthen and protect metal substrates.

We were the first, and still one of the few, global coatings suppliers to offer a complete line of pretreatment products such as multi-metal safe cleaners, ambient temperature cleaners, iron, zinc, and ambient temperature phosphates, as well as thin film treatments.

Our integrated surface preparation, surface treatment and engineered products are designed to meet the demands of various application methods, substrates and end uses.

PPG's technical expertise and innovations are trusted by top OEMs to deliver exceptional corrosion protection and paint adhesion for a wide variety of products in the appliance, consumer electronics and industrial equipment.

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Industries

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Heavy Duty Equipment
With an in-depth knowledge of the industry, market-proven protective coatings and extensive color capabilities, PPG is trusted by leading regional and global heavy-duty equipment OEMs to protect their products and their brands.
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Intermodal & Trailer Coatings
One of the few companies to offer fully integrated pretreatment, liquid, powder and electrocoat solutions, PPG coatings for rail, trailer and intermodal applications deliver exceptional corrosion protection and long-lasting color. Our coatings are widely used on landing gear, chassis frame and shipping containers.
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Transportation
PPG engineers paints and coatings that extend the life of vehicles through exceptional corrosion protection, enduring color and long-lasting gloss. PPG DURAFORM® TR is formulated with a proprietary polymer that provides good hardness and flexibility.

Featured Products

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VERSABOND™ Pretreatment
Versabond is a fast, kinetic-efficient zinc-phosphate pretreatment system that improves corrosion resistance on mixed-metal substrates while enabling manufacturers to realize the benefits of extended bath life, reduced sludge and lower processing temperatures.
ZIRCOBOND® Pretreatment
Based on zirconium chemistry and a proprietary blend of additives, Zircobond pretreatment products cut sludge by-product from the pretreatment process by at least 80 percent compared to zinc-phosphate-based products. As an added benefit, Zircobond can be used in existing pretreatment lines.
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X-BOND™ Pretreatment
X-Bond zirconium-based, thin-film pretreatment system prepares steel, galvanized steel and aluminum substrates for optimum paint adhesion. With performance equivalent to that of iron phosphates, it provides excellent corrosion resistance and is compatible with low application temperatures.