A symbol of independence, exuberance and driving pleasure, the uniquely American Corvette
symbolizes the passion Americans have for the automobile. It's Bowling Green, KY, paint shop and
assembly plant are class acts, too.
Pigment technology combines physics, chemistry and chemical engineering to provide a lot more than color, and suppliers are pushing the boundaries to meet industry needs.
Will the sealer stage in pretreatment become a thing of the past? Will the growth of waterborne primers outpace powder? Will the requirement for a primer coat disappear? Two coatings professionals discuss the possibilities.
As designers try harder to dazzle customers with color, they will increasingly turn to metallic powders. There are important differences in how those powders are made.
Brian Gedlinske of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, University of Northern Iowa, explains how operator training and standardized procedures are essential for a consistent finish quality, efficient production and waste reduction. Second of two parts.
OEM coatings shipments for the first half of 2001 were significantly higher than the same period in 2000, which was better than 1999. Finishers are more optimistic than in recent years. Editor Mike Greissel reports the results of Industrial Paint & Powder’s 15th annual Finishing Market Survey.
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