If you are looking to achieve a deep, wet look in your automotive painting projects, an automotive base coat is something that can help you. In modern day, automobile paint is applied in several layers, with preparation and priming as the first initial steps in the process. So, after the primer coat, a basecoat is applied, following which a clear coat of paint is applied to give the final glossy finish to the paint, and also to protect it from UV exposure.
Significance of each layer of paint applied while painting automobiles:
Primer as the first coat which is applied in automobile painting, serves several purposes like protecting the vehicle from corrosion, UV light, stone-chips, etc, making it easier for paints to stick to the surface, and leveling out defects to achieve a smoother surface, among others.
After the primer coat comes the base coat, which contains the visual properties of color and effects. It usually comes across three categories, viz. solid paints (that have no sparkle effect except the color), metallic paints (contain aluminum flakes to create a sparkling and grainy effect), and pearlescent paints (that contain special iridescent pigments commonly referred to as pearls).
Clear coat is what follows the base coat in automobile painting. It is usually sprayed on top of a colored base coat to form a glossy and transparent coating on the surface. Since it is applied at the very last, it forms the top coat of the automobile paint, which is why it is essential that you choose a clear coat which is durable enough to resist abrasions and withstand UV light.
By using a clear coat while painting your automobiles, you will not only make your vehicle look shiny and glamorous, but also make it look wetter, deeper, and with a rich color finish. In addition to this, there are various functional advantages that a clear coat provides, such as protection from the sun and UV rays. It is the harmful UV rays that cause automobile paint to fade over time. By using a clear coat, you are free from this worry and can make your car paint look new brand for a longer period of time. If your car is protected with a clear coat, you would be able to buff out any surface defects and spots without causing any damage to the paint. So cool, isn’t it?
