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Articles Tagged with ''Automotive Coatings''

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PPG and Tasca Racing Extend Partnership into 2024 Drag Racing Season

February 15, 2024
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The eye-catching PPG Nitro Funny Car will be on the track for three National Hot Rod Association® (NHRA®) Mission Foods Drag Racing Series races, starting with the season opener at Gainesville Raceway in Florida this March.


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Improved 2K-Polyurethane Coatings with Polycaprolactone Polyols

Chuck Jones Ph.D.
February 7, 2024
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Polycaprolactone (PCL) polyols can be used to enhance coatings that feature other polymer chemistries in both 1K and 2K coatings. This article explores the performance benefits achieved when low-molecular-weight PCL tri- and tetra-functional polyols are blended with other hydroxyl-functional polymers in 2K coatings.


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Crystal Glass Pigments

P.W. Mijnen J.H. Moerenburg
February 6, 2024
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The world’s first 3D, form-free crystal glass-pigment technology offers a viable solution for high-end color coatings, enhancing visibility while maintaining a thin-layer finish for automotive applications.



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BASF Releases 2023 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings

January 17, 2024
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In trend research released last fall, the company stated that the traditional automotive color wheel was going through a transformation. The recently released color report shows, among other things, that achromatic colors, which have always formed the foundation of automotive color, are experiencing a significant shift.


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Modular Components for Scalable Plant Engineering in the Paint Shop

Dürr
December 27, 2023
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In vehicle painting, pre-treatment is still one of the process steps that takes up the most space in a plant. One company offers a new modular pre-treatment system that is revolutionizing systems for small and medium capacities with a scalable, space-saving, and sustainable solution.


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ECKART Expands Product Range of Silver-Effect Pigments

December 13, 2023
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The new pigment can be used for radar-transparent painting of vehicles and add-on parts.


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Advancion Launches New Multi-Functional Etheramine

November 30, 2023
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A new-to-market molecule brings a unique combination of balanced properties that deliver several performance advantages in waterborne automotive and industrial coatings and inks.


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PPG Asian Paints Unveils State-of-the-Art Flagship Center

November 29, 2023
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As a provider of automotive refinish solutions in India, the company is launching its premium car detailing and décor business, Cartisan, based in Pune, India.


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Anti-Corrosion Finishes for EV-Fastener Applications

Dr. Björn Dingwerth
November 16, 2023
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In the transition from internal combustion engine to battery-powered electric vehicles, many components needed for automotive assembly have changed. Embracing the exceptional qualities of zinc-nickel finishes takes on even greater significance as we serve the transformation underway in the requirements of automotive fasteners within the realm of BEVs. 


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AkzoNobel Launches 24-Hour Challenge to Accelerate Carbon Reduction in Vehicle Repair

November 10, 2023
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It’s the latest collaborative innovation challenge launched as part of the company's Paint the Future program, which aims to develop a shared approach to tackling climate change.


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