Automotive Paints and Coatings

Automotive Paints and Coatings Edited by Gordon Fettis Dedicated wholly to automotive coatings, this book is the first of its kind. It provides an in-depth coverage of the subject and in keeping with the international nature of the automotive business the book has a true multinational flavour, with authors from Australia, Japan, Europe and the USA. An authoritative and informative treatment of all aspects of coatings formulation is presented together with their manufacture and application. Numerous chapters written by experts in the field deal with substrate pretreatment, undercoats, surfacers and topcoats. Finishes for both metals and non-metallics are described, as well as speciality coatings such as sealers. Commercial support for sale of finishes in the automotive industry and the licensing of technology is also given. Specialists involved in a wide range of disciplines in the coatings industry, including chemists, chemical engineers and commercial staff, will find this up-to-date source of exceptional interest.Fettis, Gordon is the author of 'Automotive Paints and Coatings', published 1995 under ISBN 9783527286379 and ISBN 3527286373.