Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for restoring or executing an anti-fingerprint coating onto plates of stainless steel obtainable by pre-varnishing in form of sheets or strips. Subject of the invention are also the varnish suitable for the restoration or the execution of the above coating, as well as the coated sheets and manufactured articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thin continuous organic coating on metals, particularly on continuous metal bodies, so that the product obtained is weldable and resistant to corrosion as well as to the effect of strongly acid and strongly alkaline baths, while being punchable and paintable. The coating according to the invention comprises epoxy resins characterized by ultimate elongation higher than 10%, electrical insulation resistance less than 2000 Ohm/cm.sup.2, able to produce a continuous coating on the metal substrate with micro-roughnesses (Ra) of about 3 .mu.m--Ra being average roughness--and capable of withstanding for thirty minutes liquids with pH between 2 and 12.5.