Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal laminates, and methods related thereto. The metal laminates have a cold rolled steel substrate having at least a first side and a second side; a backer coating disposed upon at least a portion of the first side of the cold rolled steel substrate; an adhesive disposed upon at least a portion of the second side of the cold rolled steel substrate; and an aluminum metal layer having at least a first side and a second side, at least a portion of the first side of the aluminum metal layer contacts at least a portion of the adhesive.

Abstract: A process for lowering the gloss of a coated aluminum wheel surface is disclosed. The process comprises applying a roughening agent to the coated aluminum wheel surface via an application means. The roughening agent comprises grit powder, preferably iron or alumina grit, or plastic media and the application means comprises blasting, spraying, or painting. The invention lowers the gloss of the coating without reducing its overall performance. A wheel having a coated surface with a low gloss and a low gloss coating are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention describes a metallic article coated with a radiation curable coating that exhibits resistance to weathering and UV exposure. The radiation curable coating is comprised of greater than about 95% solids by weight and is either clear or pigmented.