Abstract: A method of using a putty in a mechanical processing method includes dosing a binder component comprising at least one epoxy resin, dosing a hardener component comprising at least one NH-group-containing compound, mixing the binder component and the hardener component into a putty mass, and applying the putty mass on an undercoat. At least one of the binder component and the hardener component comprises synthetic hollow bodies so that the putty mass comprises 0.1 to 15 wt.-% of the synthetic hollow bodies relative to a total weight of the putty mass.

Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of a gelcoat includes a main component and a curing component. The main component comprises at least one epoxide resin selected from the group consisting of glycidyl ethers of bisphenol A, glycidyl ethers of bisphenol F, trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ethers, and mixtures thereof, and up to 5 wt.-% of at least one of a filler and a pigment based on a total weight of the main component. The curing component comprises at least one cycloaliphatic amine. The main component or the curing component further comprises at least one polytetrahydrofurane polyol.

Abstract: A coated substrate includes a finger-guiding haptics with an outer surface. The outer surface has at least two microstructured regions each of which has a sliding friction coefficient which are respectively different from each other, and at least one of a running elevation and a running depression which are parallel.

Abstract: A coating material for producing a coating includes 15 to 70 wt. % of at least one CH acidic compound, 4 to 40 wt. % of at least one vinylogous carbonyl compound, 0.1 to 15 wt. % of at least one latent-basic catalyst, 0.00001 to 10 wt. % of at least one light stabilizer, 0.00001 to 20 wt. % of at least one open time extender, 0.00001 to 20 wt. % of at least one pot life extender, 0.00001 to 70 wt. % of at least one of an inorganic pigment and an organic pigment, and 0.00001 to 25 wt. % of one at least one matting agent. Each wt. % of a respective ingredient is based on a total amount of the coating material.

Abstract: A coating material for producing a coating includes 10 to 70 wt. % of at least one CH acidic compound, 4 to 40 wt. % of at least one vinylogous carbonyl compound, 0.1 to 15 wt. % of at least one latent-basic catalyst, 0.00001 to 10 wt. % of at least one light stabilizer, 0.00001 to 20 wt. % of at least one open time extender, 0.00001 to 20 wt. % of at least one pot life extender, 0.00001 to 70 wt. % of at least one of an inorganic pigment and an organic pigment, and 0.1 to 40 wt. % of at least one corrosion protection agent. Each wt.

Abstract: A coating material for producing a coating includes 15 to 70 wt. % of at least one CH acidic compound, 4 to 40 wt. % of at least one vinylogous carbonyl compound, 0.1 to 15 wt. % of at least one latent-basic catalyst, 0.00001 to 10 wt. % of at least one light stabilizer, 0.00001 to 20 wt. % of at least one open time extender, and 0.00001 to 20 wt. % of at least one pot life extender. Each wt. % of a respective ingredient is based on a total amount of the coating material.

Abstract: Coating a metallic surface with at least one of a pretreatment composition prior to organic coating, with a passivation composition without intent for subsequent organic coating, with a pretreatment primer composition, with a primer composition, with a paint composition and with an electrocoating composition, wherein the coating composition includes particles on a base of at least one layered double hydroxide (LDH) phase characterized by the general formula [M2+(1±0.5)?x(M3+, M4+)x(OH)2±0.75]An?x/n.mH2O.

Abstract: A coating material for producing a barrier layer on a plastic substrate includes an isocyanate-containing hardener component and a hydroxy-functional binder component. The hydroxy-functional binder component includes an aqueous polymer dispersion which includes a polyphenylene ether or a copolymer of fluorinated ethylene and a vinyl ether, glass hollow bodies, and at least one of an inorganic filler and an inorganic pigment.

Abstract: A method for coating a surface of a structural component includes applying at least one ink to the surface of the structural component via an inkjet process. The at least one ink applied is irradiated with UV radiation so as to cure the at least one ink and to form an ink-containing layer. At least one metal layer is applied to the ink-containing layer via a PVD procedure. At least one clear lacquer is applied to the at least one metal layer. The at least one clear lacquer is cured so as to form a clear lacquer layer.

Abstract: An inkjet ink which is electron beam curable includes 10 to 40 wt.-% of at least one oligomer based on a total weight of the inkjet ink, 5 to 25 wt.-% of at least one reactive thinner based on the total weight of the inkjet ink, 25 to 84 wt.-% of a solvent mixture comprising at least two solvents based on the total weight of the inkjet ink, and 1 to 15 wt.-% of at least one pigment based on the total weight of the inkjet ink. The at least two solvents have a boiling point of from 50 to 300° C., a dielectricity constant of from 5 to 20, and an evaporation rate of 3 to 5000. The evaporation rate of the at least two solvents differs by a factor of from 2 to 10. The inkjet ink is free from photoinitiators.

Abstract: A coating material includes 10 to 30 wt.-% of a polyol, 2 to 15 wt.-% of an etherified melamine-formaldehyde resin, 0.1 to 10 wt.-% of an acid catalyst, and at least one of a flame retardant, a filler, and a pigment in an amount to obtain a filler content in a range of from 60 to 80 wt.-% based on an overall mass of the coating material. The flame retardant is selected from the group consisting of an inorganic flame retardant, a halogenated flame retardant, a nitrified flame retardant, a boracic flame retardant, an intumescent flame retardant, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chromate-free composition, to the use thereof for corrosion protection, and to a corrosion protection coating for the inside surfaces of fuel tanks, wherein the composition comprises binding agents, hardening agents, corrosion inhibitors and quaternary ammonium compounds in a quantity of at least 0.1% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a two-component composition comprising a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component, for producing flexible polyurethane gel coats for epoxy-resin and vinyl-ester resin composite materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to curable compositions which are prepared from polyol components containing one or more polyols and isocyanate components containing one or more isocyanates, which compositions contain at least one indicator having at least one quinonoid group, which indicator signifies the degree of curing by a change of color. The invention also relates to a method for indicating the progress of curing in such curable compositions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing removable surface protection by the application of a curable, liquid coating composition (liquid film), in which the surface is treated using water, or an aqueous solution of surface-active agents, and the coating composition is subsequently applied. Preferably, the surface is the topcoat of a motor vehicle. The invention further relates to the use of water or aqueous solutions of surface-active agents in such a method. Finally, the invention also relates to a removable surface protection coating of this nature. According to the invention, the flow of the coating composition into a uniform film is improved.

Abstract: Curable compositions are prepared from polyol components containing one or more polyols and isocyanate components containing one or more isocyanates, which compositions contain at least one indicator having at least one quinonoid group, which indicator signifies the degree of curing by a change of color. A method is also provided for indicating the progress of curing in such curable compositions.

Abstract: There are several coatings and a method for surface finishing, in particular for producing durable and stable surface coatings using ink jet printing methods. The coating comprises a first layer, which can be produced from one or more ink jet-capable inks, and a second layer, which can be produced from one or more top coats, wherein at least the first layer is applied using an ink jet print head.

Abstract: Curable compositions are prepared from polyol components containing one or more polyols and isocyanate components containing one or more isocyanates, which compositions contain at least one indicator having at least one quinonoid group, which indicator signifies the degree of curing by a change of color. A method is also provided for indicating the progress of curing in such curable compositions.

Abstract: A container system for pasty compositions includes one or more cylindrical hollow bodies each having a removable base plate and a removable lid. In particular, the container system includes two containers, each separately holding one of the components for the production of a two-component putty. The ratio of the dimensions of the two containers in terms of their capacity or their volume is equal to the ratio by weight or by volume in which the two components are used. Further, a method produces a curable putty using this container system in which the components of the composition are almost totally removed from the containers and are intermixed to form a homogeneous substance, which is then processed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coatings and to a method for surface finishing, in particular for producing durable and stable surface coatings using ink jet printing methods. The coating according to the invention comprises a first layer, which can be produced from one or more ink jet-capable inks, and a second layer, which can be produced from one or more top coats, wherein at least the first layer is applied using an ink jet print head.