Integrated Process II

The aim of "Integrated Process II” is to integrate functions which are currently performed by the primer surfacer in automotive OEM paint systems into the basecoat. This innovation can make the entire primer surfacer application section superfluous when coating automotive bodies, with a corresponding shortening of the coating line. The functions of the primer surfacer, its elementary properties, are taken over by a new waterborne paint system consisting of two individual components. One of the roles of ColorPro I is UV stabilization, while the other features provided to date by the primer surfacer, such as appearance preparation and protection against stone chipping are handled by this in combination with ColorPro II. Since the basecoat is generally applied in two steps, the systems technology can be integrated in existing lines, reduces VOC emissions by cutting out a complete coating stage, and does not entail any color restrictions whatever.