Structure Of A 2010 Paint Process Paint System, Water-Based Paint

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Fig 1: Identifying Structure of a 2010 Paint Process Paint System (Water-Based Paint)

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Steel Panel
Zinc Phosphate Coating
Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
Water-Based Paint - Functional Coating
Two-Part Clear Coat

Approximately 80 to 120 μm thick