Through all the advancement in automotive design and manufacturing over the years, there has been one constant – vehicle aesthetics is a critical factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions. Finish consistency, quality and variety play the foremost role during a purchase. Automotive coating and finishing processes use advanced technologies to produce durable surfaces, high-quality finishes, while maximizing efficiency and meeting environmental regulations. Paint and coating quantity and quality have an obvious impact on manufacturing, sales and maintenance costs. Quality issues can quickly lead to customer dissatisfaction, expensive recalls and liability issues.
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Correct paint viscosity is the key to good finish quality. Performance parameters are all linked directly to the viscosity of the liquid coating at the point of application. These include coating film build, paint transfer efficiency, coating thickness and deposition, color match, finished surface qualities and chemical resistance. Viscosity is the main factor influencing the thickness and adherence of the coating. Proper viscosity control assures the quality and lifetime of the coat, helping meet the highest demands on the quality and productivity of the painting process.