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Adhesion Problem

Question: We are an automotive ancillary supplier, catering to various automotive OEMs in India.

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Putting The Brakes On Lead and Cadmium

Ambrake Manufacturing had to remove lead and cadmium from its electroless nickel solution in order to comply with the End of Life Vehicle Directive. The company turned to its electroless nickel suppliers for support...

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Phasing In

When Ford Motor Company made the decision to expand the paint shop in its St. Thomas Assembly Plant, it sought to do so without losing production time and without sustaining any “lost day” injuries…

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Moisture Level in Compressed Air for Spray Painting

Question: What is the maximum recommended compressed air moisture level for painting today’s high-tech paints in the automotive refinishing industry?

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Cleaning Plastics

Question: We are a third tier automotive supplier for plastic parts like grills, hubcaps and other trim parts.

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UV-Curable Basecoats and Clearcoats for Automotive Lighting

With the influx of plastic into automotive lighting in the early 1980s, a fresh market for coatings quickly emerged.

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Color Matters

When it comes to color, automotive paint suppliers don't just forecast the next big trends...they create them.

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Chrome and Resist Lacquer

Question: We are a third tier automotive OEM supplier of resist chrome plating or stop chrome plating on ABS and ABS / PC plastic parts like car grills, hub caps, etc. for two area chrome plating companies.

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White Spots in the Paint

Question: I am doing mass painting of car bumpers made of PP-resin material using a robot.

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Composites Industry Paint Technology Advancements

The automotive composites industry has been working to improve the processability of Sheet Molding Composite (SMC) parts for a number of years.

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