Abstract: A refinish, multi-component coating composition includes a first package including a hydroxyl-functional polymer, a second package containing a polyisocyanate crosslinker, and, optionally, one or more reducers. The refinish composition further includes from about 1 to about 4.5 percent by weight, based on total nonvolatile vehicle weight, of a melamine resin that is substantially unreactive toward the hydroxyl-functional polymer at temperatures up to about 60° C. The melamine resin may be included in the first package, the second package, a reducer, a plurality of reducers, or a combination of these. In one embodiment, the refinish, multi-component coating composition is a two-component clearcoat coating composition having clear or transparent first package.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition for use with metallic substrates that provides a unique balance of required properties. In particular, the coating composition of the invention simultaneously provides desirable levels of adhesion to metal, sandability without the production of harmful dust, corrosion resistance, and recoatability. The coating composition of the invention comprises a polyurethane or epoxy/amine film-forming component, and a corrosion protection component consisting of aluminum selected from the group consisting of nonleafing aluminum pigments, the corrosion protection component being present in the composition in an amount effective to prevent corrosion of the substrate. A cured film of the coating applied to a steel substrate has a pass rating after 480 hours in salt spray per ASTM B117.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition for use with metallic substrates that provides a unique balance of required properties. In particular, the coating composition of the invention simultaneously provides desirable levels of adhesion to metal, sandability without the production of harmful dust, corrosion resistance, and recoatability. The coating composition of the invention comprises a polyurethane or epoxy/amine film-forming component, and a corrosion protection component consisting of aluminum selected from the group consisting of nonleafing aluminum pigments, the corrosion protection component being present in the composition in an amount effective to prevent corrosion of the substrate. A cured film of the coating applied to a steel substrate has a pass rating after 480 hours in salt spray per ASTM B117.

Abstract: An intermediate clear barrier coat is composed of at least one polymer or oligomer or combination in an aqueous or organic solvent carrier. This layer is placed between a basecoat layer containing pigment and a low VOC clearcoat layer and inhibits the components of the low VOC clear topcoat from inducing a shift of color in the basecoat.

Abstract: A cap construction including an exterior layer coextensive with an interior layer defining an cap-shaped structure including an elastomeric band to enhance securement of the structure overlying a swimmer's head portion. Sandwiched between the layers are a matrix of enclosed pneumatic chambers to afford a protective covering to the swimmer in use. A modification of the instant invention includes a plurality of coaxially aligned pneumatic chambers directed exteriorly through the opposed layers defining an elongate chamber defined by an ellipse of revolution. A further modification of the instant invention includes a series of spherical chambers captured between the layers including interconnecting conduits, wherein the conduits are secured at intersections with each pneumatic sphere defining a medial axis about each intersection with apertures directed through the conduits interiorly of the pneumatic chambers, or spheres to permit equalization of pressure throughout the matrix of spheres.