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Electrophoretic (Cathodic) Painting
E-Coat, EP Paint, Electropaint, known by various names, has become established in recent years as an economical corrosion resistant and decorative finish on its own or as a primer.
Predominantly used in the Automotive market for under bonnet and passenger compartment components it is a Black Paint finish with a uniform thickness of 18 microns to 20 microns.
It is a complete submersion coating process applied very much as a plating is applied starting with degreasing and zinc phosphating.
Features are:
• Black Paint thickness 18 microns to 20 microns
• All over coating due to submersion process
• Excellent Corrosion Resistance
• Good as a primer for use with other coatings
• Economical
• Fast Turnaround as process is ‘always on’.
• Fine where visual appearance is not critical
Typical components are:
• Fuel Filler Tubes
• Car and Commercial vehicle Seats and Bracketry
• Brackets, Levers and operating parts under bonnet.
• Seat Belt Anchors
• Tow Bar Plates
• Door Catches
• Striker Loops
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