Paint Replacement Films, Composites Therefrom, and Related Methods
AssigneeAERO Advanced Paint Technology, Inc.
InventorJames E. McGuire, JR.
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Abstract
Paint replacement films of the invention comprise at least one adhesive layer; at least one pigmented layer; and at least one polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials. In addition, paint replacement composite articles and related methods of the invention comprise a paint replacement film and a topcoat on a surface of the paint replacement film opposite the adhesive layer. Paint replacement films and composite articles of the invention are useful when applied to a variety of articles (e.g., a motorized vehicle such as an aircraft).
Claims25
A paint replacement film comprising:
- at least one adhesive layer;
- at least one pigmented layer;
- and
- at least one polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials.
A method of protecting a surface, the method comprising:
- adhering a paint replacement film to at least a portion of at least one exterior surface of an article, and
- applying a topcoat to essentially the entire exposed exterior surface of the article, except for those surfaces where the topcoat would detract from function of the underlying surface or article.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.