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High-Quality Cross-Sectioning for Automotive Body Paints

Why Delivering Quality Coatings Takes a Multilayered Approach
Thermo Fisher Scientific
December 22, 2025
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Advanced cross-sectioning techniques show how femtosecond laser ablation improves analysis of multilayer automotive body paint systems.



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Catching the Unseen

How Silicone Oil Absorption Is Safeguarding Paint Quality in Automotive Coatings
Wim Callaert
December 8, 2025
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Advanced oleophilic filtration technologies help automotive manufacturers prevent silicone oil defects, protect finish quality and maintain stable high-performance coating operations.


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Dow Advances Automotive Recycling Innovation

October 17, 2025
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Dow and Gruppo Fiori announced a new process for recovering polyurethane foam from end-of-life vehicles without disassembly, advancing automotive circularity and sustainability.


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Driving the Proxy

BASF Coatings Releases 2025-2026 Automotive Color Trends

October 15, 2025
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Designers highlighted three regional key colors and material advances, including recycled content and multi-color pigments.


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Developments in Aluminum Flake Technology for Chrome Replacement in Waterborne Systems

Jason J. Kuhla
October 7, 2025
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This paper examines aluminum flake treatments, stabilization, and delivery forms to approach chrome-like effects in modern waterborne coating systems.


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Automotive Partnership Explores New Plastics Recycling Path

September 29, 2025
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BASF announced a collaboration with Porsche and BEST to address pressure on automotive and chemical industries to cut waste and emissions.



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PPG and ArcelorMittal Advance Low-Carbon Auto Manufacturing

July 6, 2025
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PPG announced a joint study with ArcelorMittal showing how steelmaking and coating innovations can cut vehicle emissions by up to 30%.


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BASF Releases Automotive Color Report

January 22, 2025
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BASF Coatings has released its latest Color Report, revealing a growing trend towards warm niche colors in the global automotive market.


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BASF and 3M to Collaborate

November 15, 2024
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The companies are co-developing procedures and training to enhance sustainability and productivity in automotive refinishing.



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AkzoNobel Announces Automotive & Specialty Coatings Leadership Changes

February 23, 2024
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The changes include naming a leader for the company's Global Film business and adjustments to the U.S. Vehicle Refinishes Sales organizational structure.


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