In the coatings industry, the term automotive paint invariably signifies excellence. These quality paints are characterized by attractive appearance, long term durability, colorful hues and relatively high cost. Recently economic pressures have forced automotive paint manufacturers to reduce paint cost to the automotive companies. As a consequence, these paint companies have turned to pigment suppliers for support. This representation will describe three organic pigment classes utilizing unique chemistries, particle size modifications and or surface treatment alterations to provide signficant cost savings for automotive paint manufacturers.
Reducing exterior automotive paint costs via pigment selection
Kostenminderung der Automobilaußenlacke durch Wahl von Pigmenten
1994
30 Seiten, 14 Bilder, 9 Tabellen
Conference paper
English
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