Abstract: Base neutralized electrodepositable coating compositions which may be utilized in a continuous electrophoretic process without the necessity of employing membrane controls. Such coating compositions are micellar dispersions comprising a resinous vehicle which is blended or admixed with an organic liquid dispersant, said dispersant having limited solubility in water and a limited affinity for the electrodepositable vehicle, and whereby the admixture is subsequently partially neutralized with a base. Such compositions when cured provide for coatings having good salt spray resistance, mar resistance, appearance, and other desirable physical characteristics.