Clearcoat
The Final Layer
Clearcoat is the final layer of the automotive coating process. The clearcoat paint gives a final gloss and final appearance to the whole car body and plastic parts. The technology is comprised of one or two components, a crosslinked polymer network based on acrylic / polyester / melamine / polyurethane resins. The application is carried out using robots and an electrostatic spray process. Final properties are obtained after an oven cure process at 140°c.
Appearance / Gloss / Effect
A number of effects can be applied to the Clearcoat to deliver differing final appearances.
High Gloss
High surface levelling, optimised refractive index
High Chroma
Tinted CC with transparent pigmentation
Sparkling Effect
Integration of glassflakes particles (NPAC patented)
Matte Effect
Levelling monitoring to reduce gloss while keeping a smooth surface
3D Effect
Integration of specific polymeric particles to reduce gloss and create a textured finish (NPAC patented)
Glass Flake
Three Main Functions
Protection
The Clearcoat’s Polymeric network is specifically designed to ensure high chemical / scratch resistance.
Key points:
- Covalent bonding
- High crosslinking density
- Balance hardness / flexibility
- Reflow potential
Environmental attacks
Chemicals / service products
Scratches
Sustainability
Customer-first innovation for a better life
NPAC is committed to a strategy of co-creation with customers, for customers, in our approach towards innovation excellence to unlock opportunities and deliver value that improve lives daily. We continue to build this commitment on the foundation of pivoting our resources in the areas of digitalisation, and talent and people, to drive our competitive advantage in product innovation and process efficiency.
Advancing the planet-positive agenda
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and NPAC recognises our role in the management of our environmental resources.
NPAC’s environmental approach strives to embed eco-efficiency within our operations while maintaining overall productivity. To do so, we work closely with our people to improve processes and conceive solutions that help us meet our planet-positive commitment. This also involves engaging with suppliers across our supply chain to influence positive change. With this belief, it will advance various initiatives. It will also build a sustainable business by actively using innovative technologies.
Water
UV
Car Wash
Polymeric network and surface tension modifiers system is set to give long-lasting CC films
Key points:
- Surface energy (hydrophobicity)
- UV absorber and anti free radicals technologies
- Durable polymers
- Anti-oxidation stabiliser