Waterless, low volatile organic compound and carbon dioxide emission, modular paint system and method of performing the same
AssigneePlastech Engineered Products
InventorsJulie N. Brown, Glenn Williams
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a modular waterless, low VOC and CO2 emission system to produce thermoplastic resin fascia and exterior components for automotive uses and a method of performing the same. The system and method disclosed have reduced environmental aspects and are adaptable to be used to accommodate any number of products.
Claims11
A waterless, low volatile organic compound (VOC) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission method for preparing a cured, painted thermoplastic substrate, comprising:
- a) treating said substrate with a flame applied nitrogen agent to form functional groups on the substrate conducive to paint adhesion;
- b) applying a self curing base coat of paint to said substrate at an air filtered station;
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- c) applying a clear coat to said painted substrate.
A waterless, low VOC and CO2 emission, modular system to produce painted, cured thermoplastic resin substrates, comprising:
- a treatment station having a flame source and a nitrogen source to apply nitrogen containing compounds to said substrate to form functional groups conducive to paint adhesion;
- a paint station to apply a base coat from a paint source to said substrate;
- a clear coat station to apply clear coat from a clear coat source to said base coated substrate;
- a oven having infra red and convention heat sources to cure said painted substrate;
- said oven to apply heat to accelerate drying and curing time of said substrate.
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