We are in the process of switching to PPG waterborne paint at our collision repair program at Buter Community College.  PPG mentioned switching us out over the summer when no students were here, but we are still waiting and school is going to start soon.  I am sure that they have a plan as they appeared to be excited to switch us to waterborne.  I know that I am!

Why Did Butler Decide To Switch To Waterborne?
After our advisory board advised up to make the switch and our college looking for ways to become more “green” environmental friendly, I decided to attended a class at the PPG training center to learn more about the waterborne paint.  Seeing how well it performed, it was just a matter of getting PPG to switch us out.

Getting Involved With Waterborne
Butler offered a waterborne training workshop  last semester for other instructors to attend in the state of Kansas.  PPG helped out by setting up a waterborne mixing system and demonstrated how to spray the paint.  PPG took all of the paint with them, but they left the mixing shelf behind.  Therefore,  we have one piece of the equipment, so I know they will be back!  I just hope before the students return, which is soon.

Any other shops or schools switching to waterborne out there?  I spoke with the collision repair instructor from Francis Tuttle Technology Center in Oklahoma City several years ago.  He said that they switched and really liked the waterborne paint.  Hopefully, I can tell you more about it in the months to come.

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