Scratchproof Clearcoat: High Gloss for the Long Term
The best chemistry for such clearcoats has proven to be a highly reactive polyurethane system, which is formulated as two components that are mixed together in precise proportions immediately before being applied.
The very perfection of these surfaces, however, causes the unforgiving human eye to notice even the slightest mechanical ”injury” to the car’s outer skin, which are inflicted by the frequent application of car wash brushes, protruding twigs and branches, or the hands of high-spirited children. Naturally, the driver of the car would also like the paint to offer more protection in this respect as well, or even to show ”self-healing powers.” Accordingly, improving the scratch resistance is the uppermost goal of development.