Abstract: A method for receiving data and providing calculated adjustments to a paint application process can comprise receiving at the server a first operating parameter associated with a first paint processing machine at a first painting facility. The method can also comprise receiving at the server a first quality control measurement from an analysis of a finished first paint product. Additionally, the method can comprise accessing from a database a set of historical operating parameters associated with the first painting processing machine. Further, the method can comprise automatically identifying a deficiency in the finished first paint product based upon the first quality control measurement. Further still, the method can comprise transmitting to a mobile computing device screen a proposed adjustment to the first operating parameter that will correct the deficiency.

Abstract: A method for receiving data and providing calculated adjustments to a paint application process can comprise receiving at the server a first operating parameter associated with a first paint processing machine at a first painting facility. The method can also comprise receiving at the server a first quality control measurement from an analysis of a finished first paint product. Additionally, the method can comprise accessing from a database a set of historical operating parameters associated with the first painting processing machine. Further, the method can comprise automatically identifying a deficiency in the finished first paint product based upon the first quality control measurement. Further still, the method can comprise transmitting to a mobile computing device screen a proposed adjustment to the first operating parameter that will correct the deficiency.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable-medium with instructions for receiving data and providing calculated adjustments to a paint application process can comprise receiving at the server a first operating parameter associated with a first paint processing machine at a first painting facility. The method can also comprise receiving at the server a first quality control measurement from an analysis of a finished first paint product. Additionally, the method can comprise accessing from a database a set of historical operating parameters associated with the first painting processing machine. Further, the method can comprise automatically identifying a deficiency in the finished first paint product based upon the first quality control measurement. Further still, the method can comprise transmitting to a mobile computing device screen a proposed adjustment to the first operating parameter that will correct the deficiency.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable-medium with instructions for receiving data and providing calculated adjustments to a paint application process can comprise receiving at the server a first operating parameter associated with a first paint processing machine at a first painting facility. The method can also comprise receiving at the server a first quality control measurement from an analysis of a finished first paint product. Additionally, the method can comprise accessing from a database a set of historical operating parameters associated with the first painting processing machine. Further, the method can comprise automatically identifying a deficiency in the finished first paint product based upon the first quality control measurement. Further still, the method can comprise transmitting to a mobile computing device screen a proposed adjustment to the first operating parameter that will correct the deficiency.

Abstract: A method of applying a basecoat over an automotive substrate includes providing a plurality of waterborne primary color components and a first base material and dynamically blending at least one of the primary color components and the first base material to form a first basecoat material of a selected color. The first basecoat material is applied over the substrate by a bell applicator.

Abstract: A method of applying a coating onto a substrate includes providing a coating source having a plurality of color components, dynamically blending selected color components to form a plurality of coating materials of selected color, directing the coating materials to separate reservoirs, and selectively directly a coating material from one or more of the reservoirs over the substrate by one or more applicators.

Abstract: A method of applying a coating onto a substrate includes providing a coating source having a plurality of color components, dynamically blending selected color components to form a plurality of coating materials of selected color, directing the coating materials to separate reservoirs, and selectively directly a coating material from one or more of the reservoirs over the substrate by one or more applicators.

Abstract: A coating apparatus includes a first dynamic mixing system having a plurality of first coating components that are substantially free of effect pigments and a second dynamic mixing system having a plurality of second coating components having effect pigments. A first directional control device is connected to the first and second dynamic mixing systems. A plurality of reservoirs are connected to the first directional control device. A second directional control device is connected to the reservoirs. A plurality of applicators are connected to the second directional control device.

Abstract: A method is provided for coating a substrate. A first waterborne coating material which is substantially free of effect pigment is applied over the substrate by one or more bell applicators. A second waterborne coating material comprising effect pigment is applied over the first coating material by one or more bell applicators. Between application of the first and second basecoat materials, the first basecoat material can be stabilized by exposing the first basecoat material to air having a temperature ranging from about 50° F.(10.0° C.) to about 90° F. (32.5° C.), a relative humidity of about 40% to about 80% and an air velocity at the surface of the coating material of about 20 FPM (0.10 m/s) to about 150 FPM (0.76 m/s) for a period of about 10 to about 180 seconds. A coating application system is also provided.

Abstract: A coating apparatus includes a first dynamic mixing system having a plurality of first coating components that are substantially free of effect pigments and a second dynamic mixing system having a plurality of second coating components having effect pigments. A first directional control device is connected to the first and second dynamic mixing systems. A plurality of reservoirs are connected to the first directional control device. A second directional control device is connected to the reservoirs. A plurality of applicators are connected to the second directional control device.

Abstract: A coating system is provided having at least one first basecoat applicator for applying a first basecoat layer over at least a portion of a surface of a substrate, at least one second basecoat applicator for applying a second basecoat layer over the first basecoat layer, and a first drying chamber located between the first and second basecoat applicators, the first drying chamber providing a temperature of about 50° F. to about 90° F. (10-32.5° C.), a relative humidity of about 40% to about 80% and an air velocity of about 20 FPM to about 150 FPM (0.10-0.76 m/s) at the surface of the first basecoat layer. A method of coating a substrate is provided in which a first liquid basecoat material is applied over the substrate. The first basecoat material is exposed to air having a temperature of about 50° F. to about 90° F. (10-32.5° C.), a relative humidity of about 40% to about 80% and an air velocity of about 20 FPM to about 150 FPM (0.10-0.

Abstract: A coating apparatus is provided having a first dynamic mixing system including a plurality of first coating supplies having a plurality of first coating components of differing color. A bell applicator is in flow communication with the first dynamic mixing system. A particular coating apparatus of the invention includes a first conduit, a plurality of waterborne coating sources in flow communication with the first conduit and a first waterborne base material in flow communication with the first conduit. A mixer is in flow communication with the first conduit and a bell applicator is in flow communication with the first conduit downstream of the mixer. A second conduit is in flow communication with the first conduit. A plurality of waterborne effect pigment sources are in flow communication with the second conduit and a second waterborne base material is also in flow communication with the second conduit.

Abstract: A coating apparatus is provided having a first dynamic mixing system including a plurality of first coating supplies having a plurality of first coating components of differing color. A bell applicator is in flow communication with the first dynamic mixing system. A particular coating apparatus of the invention includes a first conduit, a plurality of waterborne coating sources in flow communication with the first conduit and a first waterborne base material in flow communication with the first conduit. A mixer is in flow communication with the first conduit and a bell applicator is in flow communication with the first conduit downstream of the mixer. A second conduit is in flow communication with the first conduit. A plurality of waterborne effect pigment sources are in flow communication with the second conduit and a second waterborne base material is also in flow communication with the second conduit.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite coating having a polychromatic effect over a substrate is provided in which a first liquid basecoat material is exposed to air having a temperature of about 50° F. to about 90° F. (10-32.5° C.), a relative humidity of about 40% to about 80% and an air vilocity of about 20 FPM to about 150 FPM (0.10-0.76 m/s) at the surface of the first basecoat material for a peroid of about 10 to about 180 seconds. A second liquid basecoat material comprising effect pigment is then applied over the set first basecoat material by a bell applicator to produce the composite coating.