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News Release from: Sabic Innovative Plastics | Subject: AS4700 hardcoat and SHP470 basecoat
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 28 April 2005
Automotive hardcoats survive solar
exposure
With the launch of its silicone-based AS4700 hardcoat and SHP470 basecoat grades, GE helps offer automotive designers and customers an added degree of protection.
Automotive customers who choose to differentiate their product offerings with plastic designs versus metal should not have to sacrifice durable aesthetics and performance Now, with help from an outstanding new silicone-based weatherable hardcoat system from GE Advanced Materials, they may not have to
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 26 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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With the launch of its silicone-based AS4700 hardcoat and SHP470 basecoat grades, GE helps offer automotive designers and customers an added degree of protection for the appliques, mirror shells, sunroofs, vent grills and black polycarbonate (PC) exterior trim sported by many of today's cars.
These parts have been traditionally susceptible to fading and cracking after extended exposure to harsh in-use environments.
Combined, GE's AS4700 hardcoat and SHP470 primer can now be used to create a protective surface with a durable, high-gloss finish, potentially extending the life of the components.
The two thermal-cure coatings that comprise GE's AS4700 hardcoat system incorporate a new generation of UV absorbers for enhanced protection against the sun's rays.
The high-gloss finish provided by the coating is maintained through excellent resistance against abrasion and chemical degradation.
More importantly, this new hardcoat system can last two- to three-times longer than commercially available thermal hardcoat systems on the market today.
"GE's new AS4700 hardcoat system is among the highest performing hardcoat products currently available", said Matthew Bottone, Global Marketing Manager, GE Advanced Materials.
"The cutting edge silicone technology that went into this product signifies GE's continued commitment to provide first-rate performance and style to its automotive customers".
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