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03 PAINT
How paint gives cars their sparkle
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receives several coats because it is not only at the mercy of
Absolute cleanliness is of param ount importance here be-
the weather but also requires protection from corrosion
cause even minute specks of dust would be enough to spoil a
and the effects of chemicals – it usually gets t reated with a
whole batch of paint. The exclusive use of pristine containers
primer, followed by colour coats and prot ective varnish. The
is just as much a matter of course as the strict observation of
wide variety of paints and their components required for all
high standards of loading, unloading and cleaning or respon-
sorts of purposes, especially in vehicle manufacturing, poses
sible handling of what is a hazardous substance. For HOYER,
Sensitive surfaces need protection from the wear that re-
contains solvents and binding agents as well as additives and
a considerable logistical challenge. For this reason HOYER is
implementing and con s tantly improving transnationally
sults from use and the effects of weather. The commonest
fillers that enable it to be used for the intended purpose. One
tightly integrated into the production processes of both the
applied safety standards is part of the process. Thus, HOYER
way of providing it is to use paint. Available in liquid, paste
of their most important functions is to ensure that painted
automotive and paint manufacturing industries. First the
helps the autom otive industry deliver vehicles that sparkle
or powder form, paints and varnishes can be applied as
and varnished surfaces keep their shine long term. This is es-
components needed for producing the paint are delivered to
in every ima ginable special and standard colour range –
coatings to many different types of materials, such as metal,
pecially important in the automotive industry, where it plays
the manufacturer. Then, once they are ready to use, the paint
day in, day out.
wood or plastic. Paint gets its colour from pigments. It also
a central role in helping vehicles retain their value. Bodywork
is supplied in special containers to the automotive industry.