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Why use a Dry Guide Coat 150G Orange Powder
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1. Enhances Surface Inspection
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Reveals:
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Low spots
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Pinholes
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Scratches
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Filler inconsistencies
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Makes even the smallest imperfections visible during block sanding or DA work.
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2. High Visibility on Dark Panels
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The orange color contrasts sharply against dark-colored surfaces (e.g., black, grey, navy).
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Ensures better visibility than black or grey guide coats on dark substrates.
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Ideal for use on dark basecoats, primers, and body filler.
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3. Dry Application = No Water or Mess
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No drying time, no solvents, and no water required.
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Prevents moisture absorption into filler or primer.
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Ideal for use between sanding stages without contaminating the panel.
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4. Easy-to-Use Powder Format
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Applied with a foam pad or built-in applicator for smooth, even coverage.
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No overspray, no masking, and more control than aerosol guide coats.
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5. Supports Accurate and Even Sanding
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Acts as a sanding guide to avoid over-sanding or missing low areas.
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Improves sanding consistency for flatter, more uniform surfaces.
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Crucial for high-end finishes, color matches, and final primer sanding.
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6. Cost-Effective & Long-Lasting
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150g powder lasts for multiple panels or complete resprays.
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No propellant = zero waste and full material usage.
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The benefits of a Dry Guide Coat 150G Orange Powder
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1. High Visibility on Dark Panels
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The orange color contrasts sharply with dark surfaces like black, grey, and navy.
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Makes flaws and sanding inconsistencies easy to spot, even on low-gloss primers or fillers.
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2. Reveals Surface Imperfections
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Highlights:
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Low and high spots
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Pinholes
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Scratches
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Uneven filler or primer areas
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Ensures a perfectly smooth surface before painting or priming.
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3. Dry Application – No Water, No Contamination
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No need for wet sanding or water clean-up.
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Prevents filler swelling, paint reactions, or contamination.
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Allows for quick sanding inspections at any stage.
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4. Easy, Mess-Free Use
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Applied using a foam pad or applicator (manual)—no overspray or masking needed.
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No drying time, no solvents, and no waste.
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5. Enhances Sanding Accuracy
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Acts as a visual sanding guide, showing exactly where material is being removed.
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Reduces risk of over-sanding or missing low areas.
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Ideal for block sanding, DA sanding, or final feather-edge blending.
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6. Cost-Effective & Long-Lasting
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150g container is sufficient for multiple jobs or panels.
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More economical and eco-friendly than aerosol-based guide coats.
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No propellants or VOCs—better for shop safety and environment.
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Uses and applications of a Dry Guide Coat 150G Orange Powder
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1. Automotive Panel Preparation
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Used during filler and primer sanding to:
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Highlight low/high spots
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Expose pinholes, sanding scratches, or waves
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Identify uneven areas on curved or flat panels
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Helps achieve a smooth, level surface before basecoat or clearcoat.
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2. Custom Paint and Refinish Work
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Ideal for showroom finishes and custom resprays, where flawless prep is critical.
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The orange powder offers maximum contrast on dark-colored panels (e.g., black, grey, blue).
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Ensures uniform color reflection and high-end finish quality.
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3. Collision Repair and Bodywork
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Assists in blending filler edges and identifying bodywork defects.
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Used after panel beating and rough filler sanding to fine-tune surface level before priming.
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4. Feather-Edging and Spot Repairs
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Helps technicians detect uneven feathering and edge transition flaws.
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Useful during spot repairs to blend small sanded areas with surrounding surfaces.
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5. Primer Sanding Inspection
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Applied to primed panels before final sanding to detect:
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Sanding swirl marks
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Uneven primer build-up
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Block sanding inconsistencies
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6. Industrial and Marine Applications
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Used in prepping dark-colored fiberglass, composite, or metal panels before painting.
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Helps identify surface flaws in large or complex industrial structures.
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