Motor vehicle painting process

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for painting a motor vehicle body, comprising at least the steps according to which at least one base that imparts the colour is applied to a vehicle body, then a varnish comprising matting agents that impart a matt finish and texturing agents that impart a textured finish that masks surface defects of said body is applied.

Description

technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method of painting a vehicle, and more particularly to a method of painting a vehicle imparting a matte finish. Background technique

[0002] Traditionally, car bodies have a smooth and shiny finish in the vehicle industry. Nowadays, over the years, vehicles have also been proposed which have a matt or satin finish, but always have a smooth appearance.

[0003] However, the big disadvantage of smooth finishes, whether lacquered glossy or matt, is the lack of tolerance for cosmetic imperfections, and thus for surface imperfections. In addition, the glossy finish also contributes to the vulnerability of use, not least because of the high sensitivity to scratches.

[0004] During the manufacture of vehicles with a shiny and smooth finish, linear repair of surfaces can be performed when the surface has imperfections such as dirt, spots, weld craters, etc. Thus, for example, linear repairs of the grinding and polishing ...