Actually that would apply to cars painted in the USA, Including repair shops.

If I am not mistaken ours our painted in Japan. They are required to comply to Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS)

Also of interest: https://www.basf.com/ru/ru/media/new...coat-1406.html

 

ROLMAO
... let me clarify, the paint used is in fact USA EPA approved for several reason. To simplify (for small brains) go get MAZDA OEM touch up paint and see what you get. Also if the OEM paint had any hazardous to health ingredients MAZDA would need to have them posted because of as a possible health concerns with anyone that needed to work on them ,i.e. sand and body repair.

Try again dude!

 

It's very runny like water. Just had to to use some on my car the other day and my girlfriend's car needs some too.

 

LOL. You slay me.

 

All licensed vehicle importers into the United States must meet all US EPA regulations.
While it is possible that the VOC regulations might be different (as that only applies during the painting process) it would be highly unusual.
This is because imported paint must meet the US EPA VOC regulations and it would not make good business sense to use paint with two different VOC specs.
It would not make sense for a foreign manufacturer who imports into the US to paint their vehicles with a paint that does not meet US requirements.
Otherwise, you would need to ship it back to the country of origin to get it touched up or painted or try and match it with one that is compliant.

 

That is correct,but it still leaves us with less durable paint than solvent based paint . So we end up paying more for less .

 

I would still like to know where you are getting this information or is it just your personal opinion?

Not sure or better said you would be hard pressed to find any empirical information to support your thoughts> If so, I would like to read them.

 

https://touchupdirect.com/blog/water...ich-is-better/ It is also been my first hand experiance . But it's a moot point as our government that is only there to help us and tax us has decided and we will have no choice.

 

Not really.
Like everything else, technology has evolved in the paint industry to where VOCs are no longer an issue, and the paint is as good or better than previous paints.
I believe we actually get more for our money at least as far as many chemical-based products like paint are concerned.
Being that we don't have the health risks or issues associated with the "old" stuff that would literally eat your lung tissue.
That said, every year we pay more for virtually everything including paint because people get wage increases and to compensate for increased labor costs, companies jack up their prices.
Of course, some companies (like oil) just jack up the price whenever they feel like it.
It's generally when we travel the most because they know we'll cry about the price but still pay it.
If we didn't buy it the prices would go down, but most people prefer to complain, then actually do anything.

 

I said empirical information not the lastest yourtube find rolmao!

I did not know that you painted vehicles? You never mentioned that before that I aware of?

I have .... but concluded not very good at it because I am picky about finished painted projects.

Some of us have painted using Lacquer based paints and even enamels with super great results. Enamel based paint were almost like epoxy paint back in the 70's. While lacquer paints were more on show cars. I think we all remember wanting that Black Cherry Peral painted roadster . If not then no you have no real experience with automotive paints. IMHO.. LOL
Don't make me dig out my photo album pictures of some of my personal show cars I built and painted..... LOL