Automotive paint is paint used on automobiles for both protective and decorative purposes.[1][2] Water-based acrylic polyurethane enamel paint is currently the most widely used paint for reasons including reducing paint's environmental impact.
Modern automobile paint is applied in several layers, with a total thickness of around 100 μm (0.1mm). Paint application requires preparation and primer steps to ensure proper application. A basecoat is applied after the primer paint is applied. Following this, a clearcoat of paint may be applied that forms a glossy and transparent coating. The clearcoat layer must be able to withstand UV light.
- ^ John Pfanstiehl (1998). Automotive Paint Handbook: Paint Technology for Auto Enthusiasts & Body Shop Professionals. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-55788-291-2.
- ^ Kimio Toda; Abraham Salazar; Kozo Saito (21 December 2012). Automotive Painting Technology: A Monozukuri-Hitozukuri Perspective. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 978-94-007-5095-1.