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General Paint Information

Factory Paint Paint Structure

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Structure of a Solid-Color Paint System, Conventional

Approximately 80-120 µm thick

1 - Steel Panel
2 - Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 - Electrophoretic Dip Primer
4 - Intermediate Filler
5 - Two-Part Solid Top Coat
Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a Solid-Color Paint System, Water-Based Paint

Approximately 80-130 µm thick

1 - Steel Panel
2 - Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 - Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 - Water-Based Filler
5 - Water-Based Paint
6 - Two-Part Clear Coat
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Structure of a Metallic and Pearl Color Paint System, Water-Based Paint

Approximately 80-130 µm thick

1 - Steel Panel
2 - Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 - Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 - Water-Based Filler
5 - Water-Based Metallic/Pearl Color Base Coat
6 - Two-Part Clear Coat
Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a Two-Coat Paint System, Conventional

Approximately 100 µm thick

1 - Steel Panel
2 - Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 - Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 - Intermediate Filler
5 - Solid Top Coat
6 - Two-Part Clear Coat
Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a 2010 Paint Process Paint System, Water-Based Paint

Approximately 80-120 µm thick

1 - Steel Panel
2 - Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 - Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 - Water-Based Paint (Functional Coating)
5 - Two-Part Clear Coat
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Structure of a Three-Coat Paint System, Water-Based Paint

Approximately 80-140 µm thick

1 - Steel Panel
2 - Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 - Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 - Water-Based Filler
5 - Water-Based Paint (Pigmented Basic Color)
6 - Water-Based Paint (Effect Coating)
7 - Two-Part Clear Coat
Note The approximate specification for the layer thickness can vary depending on the color and illustrates the differences in vertical and horizontal surfaces. The specifications can be exceeded on individual vehicles when painting a second or multiple times. This however does not have to be mentioned.
Factory Paint Paint Structure

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