An Overview of the Scratch Resistance of Automotive Coatings: Exterior Clearcoats and Polycarbonate Hardcoats
The scratch resistance of coatings used on two highly visible automotive applications (automotive bodies and window glazings) were examined and reviewed. Types of damage (scratch vs. mar), the impact on customers, and the causes of scratch events were investigated. Different exterior clearcoat techn...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-11-01
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Series: | Coatings |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/2/4/221 |