Abstract: This invention relates to a method for maximizing the stone chipping resistance and scratch resistance of a multi-layer finish on an automotive substrate. A colored basecoat is applied to the substrate and directly on top of the basecoat is applied a protective clearcoat having a fracture resistance about equal to or above 26 mN and a plastic deformation resistance about equal to or above 30 mN/?m. The resultant coating in addition to being durable to the elements and having excellent appearance produces a finish with an outstanding balance of scratch and stone chip resistance after application.

Abstract: A multi-stage process for drying and curing substrates coated with liquid waterborne basecoat and a topcoat includes: (a) applying a liquid waterborne basecoating composition to the substrate surface; (b) exposing the basecoating composition to air having a temperature ranging from ambient to about 40° C. for a period of about 30 seconds to volatilize at least a portion of volatile material from the liquid basecoating composition, the velocity of the air at the surface of the basecoating composition being about 0.3 to about 1 meter per second; (c) applying heated air to the basecoating composition for a period ranging from about 30 to about 45 seconds, the velocity of the air at the surface of the basecoating composition ranging from about 1.5 to 15 meters per second, the air having a temperature ranging from about 30° C. to about 90° C.

Abstract: A multi-stage process for drying and curing substrates coated with liquid waterborne basecoat and a topcoat includes: (a) applying a liquid waterbome basecoating composition to the substrate surface; (b) exposing the basecoating composition to air having a temperature ranging from ambient to about 40° C. for a period of about 30 seconds to volatilize at least a portion of volatile material from the liquid basecoating composition, the velocity of the air at the surface of the basecoating composition being about 0.3 to about 1 meter per second; (c) applying heated air to the basecoating composition for a period ranging from about 30 to about 45 seconds, the velocity of the air at the surface of the basecoating composition ranging from about 1.5 to 15 meters per second, the air having a temperature ranging from about 30° C. to about 90° C.

Abstract: A flame resistant coating composition comprising a film-forming polymeric component, a curing agent capable of curing said coating composition, and a flame resistant material component, as well as a method of use thereof, which are useful as a vehicle bed liner sprayable coating are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for hydrosilylating an olefinically unsaturated compound comprising contacting the unsaturated compound with a source of silicon in the presence of an azo-containing free-radical catalyst, the hydrosilylated product being a useful crosslinking agent.