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The article describes recent findings in car refinish paints and plasters for architectural insulation systems. It details the heat build-up effect of different pigments and in multi-layer system as well as heat build-up effect in a composite thermal insulation system. The article also presents a new dark infrared (IR)-reflecting pigment combining jetness and a neutral colour shade with high solar reflection.

Discusses the use of a flexible conveyor and hopper on wheels in reducing mixing time to speed throughput in manufacturing Transtar Autobody Technologies Inc.'s automotive paint and primers. Enabling of different dry materials to disperse more quickly when added to high-speed mixtures containing solvents and resins; Transtar's plan to retool its plant to meet increasing demand.

Forecasts the trends in coatings for automotive plastics in the United States. Automobile manufacturers' considerations in the selection of coatings for plastics; Changes in the substrates used in interior and exterior plastic component systems; Increase in use of polypropylene and thermoplastic olefins.

Reports on BASF Corp.'s Inova, a one-component proprietary automotive clearcoat system designed for use with solvent-borne basecoats. Exterior durability.