Low-temperature curing clearcoat and topcoat composition with a high solids content

Abstract

The invention relates, inter alia, to a clear coat, in particular for a coating system (10) of a vehicle repair coating, comprising several layers (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), in particular at least one base coat layer (15) and a clear coat layer (16), wherein the clear coat comprises at least two components, wherein the first component is provided by a binder and the second component by a hardener, wherein the binder comprises a reaction product, in particular in the form of a negative prepolymer, which is obtained from a reaction mixture of at least two reaction components a) and b). wherein the reaction component comprises a) aspartic acid esters, in particular polyaspartic acid esters, or another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, and wherein the reaction component b) comprises isophorone diisocyanate, or at least another polyisocyanate, preferably a hexamethylene diisocyanate.

Description

[0001] The invention relates initially to a clear varnish according to claim 1.

[0002] The applicant has been involved in the development of clear coats for a long time, especially for automotive refinishing.

[0003] Vehicle refinishing typically uses paint systems with a clear coat made of acrylic resin. These clear coats are usually forced-cured ("baking") at 40° to 60°C for at least 10 minutes. This drying process takes place in professional paint shops.

[0004] When the paint layer is damaged, e.g. after accidents or to repair minor damage, it is considered disadvantageous to heat large volumes of a cabin to high temperatures, as this involves a considerable expenditure of energy.

[0005] There are clearcoats for multi-layer paint systems that can cure at room temperature, i.e., without the need for heating. However, these require very long drying times, meaning that objects painted at room temperature, such as a vehicle part or the entire vehicle, must dry overnight, for example, which makes subsequent processing more difficult and complicated. Furthermore, state-of-the-art clearcoats often suffer from the problem that blister-like surface defects (so-called "boils") can occur due to forced drying, especially above 40 °C, significantly disrupting the required homogeneous appearance of the dried clearcoat film.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a clear varnish that dries quickly at room temperature and reduces or prevents the possible occurrence of so-called boils.

[0007] Furthermore, such a clear coat should meet the legal requirements (Decopaint Directive of the European Union) regarding indoor air pollutants (VOC - Volatile Organic Compounds).

[0008] The invention solves this problem by providing a clear varnish with the features of claim 1.

[0009] According to the invention, a clear coat is provided which comprises at least two components: A first component is formed from a binder, in particular from a negative prepolymer, and the second component is formed from a hardener.

[0010] The binder as a reaction product within the meaning of the present invention comprises two essential components as reaction components, namely Component a) Aspartic acid ester, or another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid Component b) Isophorone diisocyanate, or at least another polyisocyanate.

[0011] These two components are preferably mixed in a ratio of 85:15, including certain deviations from the invention.

[0012] For example, 60 wt% of the total mixture is dissolved in 40 wt% organic - aliphatic and / or aromatic - solvent.

[0013] However, the invention also encompasses other mixing ratios.

[0014] The ester of the polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid of component a) or of the aspartic acid ester is preferably a dimeric polyaspartic acid ester, in particular a tetraethyl- N, N'-(methylenedicyclohexane-4,1-diyl) bis-DL-aspartate.

[0015] Component b) of the first component comprises at least one polyisocyanate, preferably an isophorone diisocyanate, or a polyisocyanate mixture.

[0016] Component b) preferably comprises an alicyclic polyisocyanate, for example a C6-C13 cycloalkylene diisocyanate, in particular a polyisophorone diisocyanate, and / or an aliphatic polyisocyanate, preferably a C3-C8 alkylene diisocyanate, more preferably a C4-C6 alkylene diisocyanate, in particular a hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), wherein, within the scope of the invention, this substance is preferably provided in the form of oligomers or in the form of mixtures of oligomers obtained by oligomerization reactions of simple diisocyanates known per se. Such oligomerization reactions are, for example, dimerization, trimersization, biuretization, urea formation, urethanization, allophanatization, and / or cyclization to form isocyanurate, iminooxadiazine, and / or oxadiazine structures, several of which may proceed simultaneously or sequentially.

[0017] In general, component b) is referred to as (cyclo-)aliphatic isocyanate or as an isocyanate mixture.

[0018] The first component is a newly developed binding agent, which is provided from two known components a) and b). This is referred to as a negative prepolymer. The term "negative prepolymer" was chosen because, in the prior art, prepolymers in the paint and coatings industry usually have an excess of isocyanate (NCO) groups. In the case of the "negative prepolymer" mentioned here, there is an excess of amine (NH) groups, preferably as a secondary amino group.

[0019] The two components of the first component together form a reaction mixture and are present in the binder as a reaction product.

[0020] The binder is pre-fabricated, packaged, and stored in an airtight container as the first component. It is only combined with the second component, the hardener, at the point of use. The hardener is preferably provided by an HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) and / or an isophorone diisocyanate.

[0021] The system represents a so-called two-component (2K) clear coat (described in BASF Handbook of Coating Technology - Goldschmidt, Streitberger - 2014 - page 93).

[0022] The clear coat proposed according to the invention enables the application of the clear coat without the need for a baking process.

[0023] At the same time, this system offers the advantage of a conventional, state-of-the-art 2K acrylic standard clear coat. The clear coat according to the invention meets and falls below the applicable European Union limit value of VOC 420 g / L (decopaint directive).

[0024] The clear varnish according to the invention comprises, in the first component, for example, a component a), which is referred to as an aspartic acid ester. This component is commercially available, for example, from Covestro AG under the brand name “DESMOPHEN NH”.

[0025] Several such suitable raw materials can be obtained from Covestro AG, e.g. products under the article names “DESMOPHEN” NH1520, NH 1420 / 1422 and NH1220.

[0026] The invention particularly includes the use of a raw material available from Covestro AG under the article name “DESMOPHEN NH 1420” as a polyaspartic acid ester.

[0027] According to the invention, the first component comprises a further component b) e.g. the raw material isophorone diisocyanate. This raw material is commercially available, for example, from Covestro AG under the trade name “DESMODUR Z 4580”.

[0028] Alternatively, the first component comprises as a further component b) e.g. another (cyclo-)aliphatic isocyanate (mixture), in particular the raw materials isophorone diisocyanate and / or hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). The HDI may preferably be in mixture form of poly(hexamethylene diisocyanate) and poly(hexamethylene diisocyanate) of the uretdione type, e.g. in a weight ratio of 76:24. These raw materials are commercially available from Covestro AG, e.g. under the names “DESMODUR N 3900” or “DESMODUR N 31000” and Desmodur N 3400.

[0029] The hardener, which is used as the second component, can also be obtained, for example, from Covestro AG under the name “DESMODUR N 3900” or “DESMODUR N 3400” or DESMODUR N 31000.

[0030] The invention recognizes that by mixing the first component (a) with the second component (b) of the first component, a polyaddition via urea linkage can occur at room temperature. In this process, the NH groups of the aspartic acid ester or polyaspartic acid ester, or of another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, combine with the NCO groups of the isophorone diisocyanate or another polyisocyanate to form variable macromolecular structures. These can, for example, have a molecular weight of approximately 1000 to 15000 g / mol. The determination of the average molecular weight (number-average molar mass and / or mass-average molar mass) can be carried out, for example, by mass spectrometry.

[0031] For the sake of completeness, it should be noted that the polyisocyanate thus provides the polymerization component for component a).

[0032] By adjusting the mixing ratio of components a) and b), an excess of NH groups can be achieved, causing the two components to polyadd to form a clear lacquer film. By varying the mixing ratio of components a) and b), macromolecular esters of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid can be formed, which the inventor refers to as negative prepolymers. These negative prepolymers exhibit advantageous properties compared to component a) in its initial form. These include improved storage stability and the ability to vary the viscosity.

[0033] This makes lower VOC values ​​than 420 g / mol possible within a range down to a VOC content of 200 g / L.

[0034] Polyaddition with negative prepolymers enables the achievement of advantageous properties in the clearcoat, which are realized upon subsequent combination of the first and second components. These advantageous properties can include, in particular, improved pot life, drying time, workability, surface finish, etc.

[0035] Furthermore, the use of the clear lacquer according to the invention largely avoids the boiling that occurs in the prior art.

[0036] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a further component can also be added to the binder that slows down film formation. For example, the product available from Covestro AG under the article name "DESMOPHEN NH 1720" is suitable as a film formation retarder.

[0037] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the hardener is provided by an HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate). Such a hardener can, for example, be provided by a commercially available chemical, which can be obtained from Covestro AG under the product names DESMODUR N 3900, N 3400, and N 31000.

[0038] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the mixing ratio of the components aspartic acid ester and isophorone diisocyanate is between 90:10 and 75:25, in particular about 85:15 or exactly 85:15.

[0039] This embodiment of the invention offers the possibility of particularly high stability of the binder and high reproducibility of the chemical and physical properties of the binder of the cured clear varnish.

[0040] Furthermore, this mixing ratio allows for a longer pot life while still achieving rapid drying.

[0041] In this embodiment, hardening of the color-bound base coat by forced drying or additives is not required.

[0042] Adhesion is improved compared to the current state of the art. The visual appearance, in terms of gloss and homogeneity, is also very good.

[0043] The binder, in the form of the negative prepolymer, exhibits particularly good storage stability at this mixing ratio. The polyadditions between the aspartic acid ester and the isophorone diisocyanate can be reacted especially advantageously at the described mixing ratio.

[0044] For the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that all mixing ratios specified in this patent application refer to weight ratios of the substances.

[0045] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first component and the second component each have a spray viscosity suitable for application by means of a spray gun. This embodiment of the invention enables the application of the clear coat according to the invention to a vehicle part in a conventional manner. Preferably, the first component and the second component each have a spray viscosity of preferably 13 to 30 seconds (ISO 2431 No. 4 - discharge cup with 4 mm nozzle) suitable for application by means of a spray gun.

[0046] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first adhesion-promoting component comprises an acrylic silane, in particular a 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane. Alternatively, the first adhesion-promoting component comprises another functional silane compound with unsaturated, polymerizable, and hydrolyzable groups, preferably a (meth)acrylic silane. This embodiment of the invention allows the use of conventional, commercially available chemicals. As an example of a suitable acrylic silane, reference is made to a product available from Evonik Industries under the name "Dynasylan MEMO" (CAS No. 2530-85-0).

[0047] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the acrylic silane or the functional silane compound is present in the first component in a proportion of 0.5% to 3%, in particular approximately 1% or exactly 1%. This embodiment of the invention enables particularly good adhesion of the clear coat layer to the underlying base layer, i.e., the paint layer. Furthermore, this embodiment of the invention enables particularly high scratch resistance and a high degree of smoothness of the clear coat layer.

[0048] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first and second components have a mixing ratio that provides an excess of NCO groups. This embodiment of the invention, also referred to as over-crosslinking, enables the achievement of good adhesion and high hardness.

[0049] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first component and the second component have a mixing ratio that ensures supercrosslinking of the NH groups of the first component to the NCO groups of the second component in an NH : NCO ratio between 1.0 : 1.1 and 1.0 : 1.5, in particular of approximately 1.0 : 1.33 or 1.0 : 1.33. This embodiment of the invention enables the achievement of good adhesion and high hardness.

[0050] This embodiment of the invention enables the achievement of hyperlinking. Due to the excess of isocyanate, a very good bond can be formed with the substrate. Further isocyanate molecules, which are no longer needed in themselves, can convert the residual moisture.

[0051] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first component comprises a reactive diluent, in particular a functional silane compound, more specifically an alkoxysilane with a functional isocyanate group, and more specifically 3-isocyanatopropyl trimethoxysilane. This embodiment of the invention enables the provision of a clearcoat with very good adhesion, very high hardness, and very good surface smoothness. Furthermore, commercially available chemicals can be used. For example, a chemical known as "VESTANAT EP-M 95" from Evonik Industries can be used as the reactive diluent.

[0052] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the hardener comprises an isocyanate and / or a mixture of at least two isocyanates, as well as their oligomerization products, preferably of the hexamethylene diisocyanate type and in particular of the hexamethylene diisocyanate-uretdione type, preferably in combination with hexamethylene-1,6-diisocyanate homopolymer. This embodiment of the invention allows the use of commercially available chemicals.

[0053] For example, the first component could be a product that can be obtained from Covestro AG under the name "DESMODUR N 31000". The second component can also be obtained commercially, for example from Covestro AG under the name "DESMODUR N 3400".

[0054] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the two components of the hardener are mixed together in the ratio 5-6 : 1 or approximately in this ratio.

[0055] This embodiment of the invention makes it possible to provide a clear coat system that also has the advantages of conventional standard acrylic clear coats and does not require baking.

[0056] In addition, this embodiment of the invention provides a clearcoat system with a further reduced solvent content. Clearcoats in the very high solids class are achieved, meaning they contain less than 420 g / L VOC or less than 300 g / L VOC. The coating can be formulated within a VOC range of 200 to 500 g / L.

[0057] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the hardener comprises a uretdione-containing substance as a component. This enables the achievement of particularly good properties of the cured clear coat.

[0058] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the hardener comprises methyl amyl ketone as a component, in particular in a quantity of 15% to 35%.

[0059] This embodiment of the invention enables the achievement of particularly low VOC values, since the material has a low density. Furthermore, this reduces the viscosity. Finally, this element contributes to improved gloss.

[0060] Particularly advantageous is the proportion of the component methyl amyl ketone of 25% or approximately 25% in the hardener.

[0061] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the hardener comprises as a component a ketone of the general formula R1-CO-R2 , wherein R1 = CH3-(CH2)x with X between 0 and 5 and R2 = CH3-(CH2) Y with Y between 0 and 5, preferably X = 0 and Y = 4 (2-heptanone), particularly in a quantity of 15 to 35 wt.%, further particularly in a quantity of 25 wt.%.

[0062] The ratio of NCO groups to CO(ketone) groups is, for example, 4 : 0.9 + / - 0.2.

[0063] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the clear coat can also include pigments and / or matting agents. As a result of the incorporation of pigments or matting agents, it can function as a topcoat. Matting agents can, for example, generate the desired light scattering to provide a type of matte coating.

[0064] Matting agents can include, for example, calcium or magnesium compounds, silica compounds (e.g., precipitated silicas), silicates, silicon polymers, or wax compounds.

[0065] Matting agents that can be added to the clear coat are commercially available, for example, under the trade name ACEMATT with the application designations OK412, OK500, OK520, from Evonik Industries AG.

[0066] If the paint contains a matting agent, it is called a matte paint.

[0067] The invention further relates to a method according to claim 12.

[0068] Starting from the prior art described above, the object of the invention is to provide a method that enables the application of the clear lacquer layer at room temperature with only a short drying time.

[0069] The invention solves this problem with a method having the features of claim 12.

[0070] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method for carrying out vehicle painting, in particular vehicle repair painting, comprises the following steps:

[0071] A. Providing a first component with a binder, wherein the binder comprises a reaction product, in particular in the form of a negative prepolymer, which is obtained from a reaction mixture of at least two reaction components a) and b), wherein the reaction component comprises a) aspartic acid esters, in particular polyaspartic acid esters, or another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, and wherein the reaction component b) comprises isophorone diisocyanate, or at least another polyisocyanate, preferably a hexamethylene diisocyanate, wherein the two reaction components a) and b) are mixed together in a mixing ratio between 75:25 and 90:10, in particular about 85:15 or 85:15,

[0072] B. Providing a second component in the form of a hardener, in particular a hardener made of HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate),

[0073] C. Feeding the two components to an application device (e.g., paint gun, brush, paint roller or dipping device) and mixing the two components in the application device.

[0074] D. Application of the two mixed components as a clear coat layer, in particular to a vehicle part, especially to a repairable area of ​​a car paintwork.

[0075] The method according to the invention is particularly suitable for providing vehicle refinishing. However, the invention also encompasses the use of the method in the manufacture of vehicle parts, especially in small series of truck components or components for other commercial vehicles.

[0076] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method for carrying out vehicle painting comprises the following step:

[0077] E. Curing and / or drying of the clear coat layer at room temperature and / or without operating a heater.

[0078] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method for carrying out car repair painting comprises the following step:

[0079] F) Processing the dried clear coat layer, e.g. polishing, within less than 60 minutes, in particular within less than 45 minutes, after carrying out step d).

[0080] In this embodiment, it can be provided that the clear coat layer is dust-dry after only 10-20 minutes, handleable after approximately 45 minutes, and polishable after approximately 60 minutes. The exact drying times depend, among other things, on the humidity.

[0081] It is advantageous to carry out step F) at a relative humidity between 40 and 60%.

[0082] The invention further relates to the use of a mixture according to claim 15.

[0083] The object of this invention is to provide a new use for a previously unknown mixture of two substances which are known per se.

[0084] The invention solves this problem with the features of claim 15.

[0085] The invention further relates to a binder according to claim 16.

[0086] Starting from this, the invention consists in providing a binder suitable for providing a clear varnish.

[0087] The invention solves this problem with the features of claim 16.

[0088] The invention further relates to a paint preparation according to claim 17.

[0089] The object of the invention is to provide a paint preparation with which a filler, a primer or a filler primer can be provided for repair purposes.

[0090] The invention solves this problem with the features of claim 17.

[0091] The paint preparation may include additional fillers to function in the sense of a conventional filler.

[0092] The cured paint preparation can be sandable or refinishable. To function as a primer, the paint preparation may also contain, for example, rust inhibitors. It may also include primers and adhesion promoters.

[0093] The filler can then be top-coated with a base coat and a clear coat or a topcoat, for example.

[0094] The following products, among others, are suitable as fillers: • Calcium carbonate • Talc • Calcium sulfate

[0095] These are all fillers that make the hardened layer sandable.

[0096] Zinc phosphate, for example, can be used as a rust inhibitor.

[0097] Silicon compounds, talc, silanes, phosphoric acid esters or saturated polyesters can be used as adhesion promoters.

[0098] The inventions according to claims 15 to 17 are best understood in consideration of the preceding claims.

[0099] The inventions according to claims 15 to 17 each comprise exemplary embodiments which may include one or more features of the invention according to claims 1 to 14.

[0100] Further advantages of the invention emerge from the uncited subclaims and from the following description of the embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0101] Showing: Fig. 1 In a perspective, schematic view, a multi-layer structure of a coating system according to the invention with a coating layer made of a clear coating according to the invention, Fig. 2 in a schematic representation a structural formula for an aspartic acid ester, as it is used as component a) of the first component in the clear varnish according to the invention, Fig. 3 in a schematic representation a structural formula of an aspartic acid ester, as it is available under the article name “DESMOPHEN NH 1420 / 1422” from Covestro AG, Fig. 4 in a schematic structural formula representation a molecule of an isophorone diisocyanate monomer, as it is used as a further component of the first component of the clear varnish according to the invention, illustrating the NCO groups, Fig. 5 in schematic structural formula representation the reaction of a molecule of an aspartic acid ester, whose residue is designated R, with a molecule of an isocyanate, whose residue is designated R'', and in the right half of the Fig. 5 the molecule or chemical compound obtained after polyaddition in a structural formula, Fig. 6 in schematic representation of a chemical structural formula a molecule of an adhesion promoter of an acrylic silane, in the form of a 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, Fig. 7 in a representation according to Fig. 2 a schematic representation of a structural formula for a component b) of a molecule of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, wherein: R 1, 2, 3, 4 = CH3-(CH2) y , where y is between 0 and 4, preferably R 1 = R 2 = R 3 = R 4 with y = 1, alternatively R 1 ≠ R 2 ≠ R 3 ≠ R 4 , Fig. 8 in an overview of three different substances commercially available under the name DESMOPHEN, indicating the article number and in the left column the corresponding chemical structural formula, Fig. 9 in a representation according to Fig. 4 a molecule of an isophorone diisocyanate dimer of the uretdione type, Fig. 10 in a representation according to Fig. 9 a schematic structural formula representation of a molecule of another exemplary isophorone diisocyanate dimer of the uretdione type, Fig. 11 in a representation according to Fig. 9 a structural formula of a molecule of an isophorone diisocyanate trimer of the isocyanurate type, Fig. 12 in a representation according to Fig. 6. A chemical structural formula of a molecule of an alternative adhesion promoter, wherein: R 1, 3 = CH3-(CH2) y , or R 2 = (CH2) y where y is between 0 and 5 and R 1 = or ≠ R 3 , and Fig. 13 in a schematic representation a chemical structural formula of an embodiment of a negative prepolymer composed of DESMOPHEN NH 1420 and DESMODUR Z 4580, which has a molecular weight of 2331g / mol.

[0102] The embodiments of the invention are also explained with reference to and in relation to the following description of the drawings: Embodiments of the invention are described by way of example in the following description of the figures, also with reference to the drawings. For the sake of clarity, identical or comparable parts, elements, or regions are designated by identical reference numerals, sometimes with the addition of lowercase letters, even where different embodiments are concerned.

[0103] Features described only with reference to one embodiment may also be provided in any other embodiment of the invention within the scope of the invention. Such modified embodiments are encompassed by the invention, even if they are not shown in the drawings.

[0104] All disclosed features are essential to the invention. The disclosure of this application also fully incorporates the disclosure content of the associated priority documents (copy of the prior application) as well as the cited publications and the described devices of the prior art, also for the purpose of including one or more features of these documents in one or more claims of the present application.

[0105] An embodiment of a clear varnish according to the invention is explained below: Fig. Figure 1 shows a multi-layer system according to the invention, designated overall by reference numeral 10 and equipped with the clear coat according to the invention. The multi-layer system 10 can, for example, comprise a substrate layer 11, a filler layer 12, an adhesion primer layer 13, a primer layer 14, and a base coat 15. In the exemplary embodiment of the Fig. 1 a base coat 15.

[0106] The remaining layers 11 to 14 are optional in this embodiment. However, they are frequently used in car repair painting work.

[0107] A clear coat 16 is applied to the base coat 15 according to the automotive paint repair method according to the invention. This clear coat is transparent or, alternatively, matte. In its cured state, the clear coat 16 protects the underlying layer system and ensures high UV and weather resistance as well as brilliance.

[0108] Fig. Figure 2 shows, in a structural formula, an example of the structure of an essential component of the first component of the clear varnish, namely an aspartic acid ester. "X" denotes bridges that are found in various commercially available products, such as those explained later. Fig. The numbers shown in the images may vary.

[0109] For example, Covestro AG is known to produce an aspartic acid ester under the name "DESMOPHEN NH 1420" or "DESMOPHEN NH 1422", whose structural formula is shown in Fig. Figure 3 is shown. Other aspartic acid esters usable within the scope of the invention are commercially available from Covestro AG, e.g. under the product names “DESMOPHEN NH 1520”, “DESMOPHEN NH 1220” or “DESMOPHEN NH 1720”, and exhibit different properties than those shown in Figure 3. Fig. 3 bridges shown.

[0110] For the purposes of this patent application, an aspartic acid ester of the general formula R, in which R represents an n-valent organic residue, where n is an integer of at least 2, is designated in a manner customary in the trade. 1 and R 2 R represents identical or different organic residues that are largely inert towards reactions with isocyanate groups. Compounds containing R are particularly favored. 1 and R 2 These represent ethyl groups. Such compounds are described, for example, in DE 10 2006 002 153 A1.

[0111] Fig. Figure 4 shows a structural formula of an isophorone diisocyanate as a further component of the first component of the clear varnish according to the invention. It is important that the NCO groups of the isophorone diisocyanate can combine with the NH groups of the aspartic acid ester.

[0112] This compound appears in the structural formula in Fig. 5. The connection is also responsible for film education.

[0113] Fig. Figure 5 shows the structural formula of the resulting compound of the two components in the right-hand part. This thus represents the reaction to form the binder, which is also referred to as a negative prepolymer in this patent application.

[0114] This is stored permanently, and in particular airtight, separately from the second component, the hardener (not shown in the figures). At the point of use, the binder is mixed with the hardener, and the crosslinking reaction can then be carried out. The following are exemplary embodiments of a clear varnish and their composition: The percentages in the compositions of the exemplary embodiments, and also in the other parts of this patent application, refer to relative quantities in units of weight. Example 1:

[0115] I. Components of the first component: a) Aspartic acid esters (“DESMOPHEN NH 1420”) 85% b) Isophorone diisocyanate (“DESMODUR Z 4580”) 15%

[0116] II. Components of the second component: c) HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) as a hardener component, e.g. “DESMODUR 3900”

[0117] The components are mixed together in a ratio of 10 : 6.1.

[0118] Both reactive components (total 60 wt%) are dissolved in 40 wt% of a pre-prepared aliphatic and / or aromatic solvent under stirring for several hours depending on the batch size and prepared at least overnight.

[0119] As an alternative to isophorone diisocyanate, e.g. hexamethylene diisocyanate (“DESMODUR N 31000”) 15 wt% or DESMODUR N 31000, N 3900, N3400 or mixtures thereof can be used. 2. Example of implementation:

[0120] I. Components of the first component: a) Aspartic acid esters (“DESMOPHEN NH 1420”) 84.5% b) Isophorone diisocyanate (“DESMODUR Z 4580”) 14.5% c) 3-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (Dynasylan MEMO) 1% II. Components of the second component: d) HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) as a hardener component, “DESMODUR N 3900”

[0121] The components are mixed together in a ratio of 10 : 6.1.

[0122] Both reactive components (total 60 wt%) are dissolved in 40 wt% of a pre-prepared aliphatic and / or aromatic solvent under stirring for several hours depending on the batch size and prepared at least overnight.

[0123] As an alternative to isophorone diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate (“DESMODUR N 31000”) 15 wt% can be used. 3. Example implementation: I. Components of the first component: a) Aspartic acid esters (“DESMOPHEN NH 1420”) 85% b) Isophorone diisocyanate (“DESMODUR Z 4580”) 15% II. Components of the second component: c) HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) as a hardener component, e.g. “DESMODUR N 31000” d) HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) as a hardener component, e.g. “DESMODUR N 3400” The mixing ratio of “DESMODUR N 31000” and “DESMODUR N 3400” is 5-6 : 1.

[0124] The components (first component and second component) are mixed together in a mixing ratio of 10 : 6.1.

[0125] Both reactive components (total 60 wt%) are dissolved in 40 wt% of a pre-prepared aliphatic and / or aromatic solvent under stirring for several hours depending on the batch size and prepared at least overnight.

[0126] As an alternative to isophorone diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate (“DESMODUR N 31000”) 15 wt% can be used. 4. Example of implementation: I. Components of the first component: a) Aspartic acid esters (“DESMOPHEN NH 1420”) 85% b) Isophorone diisocyanate (“DESMODUR Z 4580”) 15% II. Components of the second component: c) HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) as a hardener component, e.g. “DESMODUR N 31000” d) HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) as a hardener component, e.g. “DESMODUR N 3400” The mixing ratio of “DESMODUR N 31000” and “DESMODUR N 3400” is 5-6:1. MAK (methylamyl ketone), in an amount of 25% based on the second component

[0127] The components are mixed together in a ratio of 10 : 6.1.

[0128] Both reactive components (total 60 wt%) are dissolved in 40 wt% of a pre-prepared aliphatic and / or aromatic solvent under stirring for several hours depending on the batch size and prepared at least overnight.

[0129] As an alternative to isophorone diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate (“DESMODUR N 31000”) 15 wt% can be used. 5. Example of implementation:

[0130] I. Components of the first component: a) Aspartic acid esters (“DESMOPHEN NH 1420”) 85% b) Isophorone diisocyanate (“DESMODUR Z 4580”) 15% c) Reactive diluent (VESTANAT EP-M 95) 1% II. Components of the second component: d) HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) as a hardener component, e.g. “DESMODUR N 31000” e) HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) as a hardener component, e.g. “DESMODUR N 3400” The mixing ratio of “DESMODUR N 31000” and “DESMODUR N 3400” is 5-6:1.

[0131] The components are mixed together in a ratio of 10 : 6.1.

[0132] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the clear varnish is produced by mixing the two components in a ratio that provides for the achievement of an isocyanate excess.

[0133] The following calculations of the equivalent masses, taking into account the technical data sheets of the substances NH 1420 and Z 4580 available from Covestro AG, will be used as an example to calculate the weight fractions of the negative prepolymer in relation to the HDI isocyanate: Calculation of the weight parts of NH1420 / Z4580 prepolymer to HDI isocyanate based on non-volatile components (nfA), such as VOCs:

[0134] 1. Calculation of amine content %NH: %NH=Amine count⋅M(NH)_⋅100 1000 (conversion mg to g KOH)⋅M(KOH)

[0135] The amine number is determined by titration and listed in the technical data sheet. M(KOH)=56.1 g / mol M(NH)=15g / mol %NH(NH1420)=5.38(average in 100 parts by weight)

[0136] 2. Calculation of amine content of prepolymer: %NH(NH1420)=5.38⋅0.85(proportion)=4.57 %NCO(Z4580)=12.0⋅0.15(proportion)=1.8

[0137] In polyaddition, an NH group (M = 15 g / mol) reacts with an NCO group (M = 42 g / mol): 421.8=15XX=0.64 %NH(Prepolymer)=5.38⋅0.85−0.64=3.93

[0138] 3. Calculation of the required weight parts w of the HDI: w(N3900)=M(NCO)⋅100(parts by weight)⋅%NH(Prepolymer)⋅1.3(supercrosslinking)_M(NH)⋅%NCO(N3900) w(N3900)=60.9M(NCO)=42.0 g / molM(NH)=15 g / mol%NCO(N3900)=23.5(from technical data sheet)

[0139] For 100 g of NH1420 / Z4850 prepolymer, 60.9 g of Desmodur N 3900 are therefore required in this embodiment.

[0140] This quantity calculation is, of course, only meant to be an example.

[0141] Crucial for calculating the ratio of binder to hardener is, in particular, knowledge of the amine content, from which the weight fractions and the desired degree of crosslinking can be calculated. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited non-patent literature

[0000] BASF Handbook of Coating Technology - Goldschmidt, Streitberger - 2014 - Page 93

[0021] DESMOPHEN“ NH1520, NH 1420 / 1422 and NH1220

[0025]

Claims

[1] Clearcoat, in particular for a coating system (10) of a vehicle repair paint, which comprises a plurality of layers (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), in particular at least one basecoat layer (15) and one clearcoat layer (16), wherein the clearcoat comprises at least two components, wherein the first component is provided by a binder and the second component by a hardener, wherein the binder comprises a reaction product, in particular in the form of a negative prepolymer, which is obtained from a reaction mixture of at least two reaction components a) and b), wherein the reaction component a) comprises aspartic acid esters, in particular polyaspartic acid esters, or another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, and wherein the reaction component b) comprises isophorone diisocyanate, or at least one other polyisocyanate, preferably a hexamethylene diisocyanate. [2] Clear lacquer according to claim 1, characterized bythat the hardener comprises an aliphatic polyisocyanate, preferably a C3-C13 alkylene diisocyanate, in particular a hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), and / or an isophorone diisocyanate. [3] Clear lacquer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the mixing ratio of the reaction components a) and b) is between 90:10 and 75:25, in particular about 85:15 or 85:

15. [4] Clear varnish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the first component and the second component each have a spray viscosity suitable for application by means of a paint spray gun. [5] Clear varnish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the first component for promoting adhesion comprises an acrylic silane, in particular a 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, or another functional silane compound with unsaturated, polymerizable and hydrolyzable groups, preferably a (meth)acrylic silane. [6] Clear lacquer according to claim 5, characterized by that the acrylic silane or the functional silane compound is contained in the first component as an ingredient in a proportion of 0.5% to 3%, in particular of about 1% or 1%. [7] Clear varnish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the first component and the second component have a mixing ratio that provides an excess of isocyanate. [8] Clear lacquer according to claim 7, characterized by that the first component and the second component have a mixing ratio which ensures cross-linking of the NH groups of the first component to the NCO groups of the second component in a ratio NH : NCO of between 1.0 : 1.1 and 1.0 : 1.5, in particular of approximately 1.0 : 1.33 or of 1.0 : 1.

33. [9] Clear varnish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the first component comprises a reactive diluent, in particular a functional silane compound, further in particular an alkoxysilane with a functional isocyanate group, further in particular 3-isocyanatopropyl-trimethoxysilane. [10] Clear varnish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the hardener comprises a mixture of at least two components, wherein a first component comprises a hexamethylene diisocyanate, in particular as an oligomerization product of the uretdione type, and a hexamethylene-1,6-diisocyanate homopolymer, and wherein a second component comprises a hexamethylene diisocyanate dimer. [11] Clear varnish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the hardener contains a ketone of the general formula R1-CO-R2, where R1 = CH3-(CH2)x with X between 0 and 5 and R2 = CH3-(CH2) Ywith Y between 0 and 5, preferably X = 0 and Y = 4 (2-heptanone), in particular in a proportion of 15 to 35 wt.%, more particularly in a proportion of 25 wt.%. [12] Method for carrying out a painting, in particular a vehicle painting or a vehicle repair painting, comprising the following steps: A. Providing a first component with a binder, wherein the binder comprises a reaction product, in particular in the form of a negative prepolymer, which is obtained from a reaction mixture of at least two reaction components a) and b), wherein the reaction component a) comprises aspartic acid esters, in particular polyaspartic acid esters, or another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, and wherein the reaction component b) comprises isophorone diisocyanate, or at least one other polyisocyanate, preferably a hexamethylene diisocyanate, wherein the two reaction components a) and b) are mixed together in a mixing ratio between 75:25 and 90:10, in particular about 85:15 or 85:15, B. Providing a second component in the form of a hardener, in particular a hardener made of HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate), C. Feeding the two components to an application device, such as a paint gun, brush, paint roller or dipping device, and mixing the two components in the application device. D. Applying the two mixed components as a clear coat, particularly to a vehicle part or to an area of a car paintwork that is to be repaired. [13] Method according to claim 12 characterized by the following step: E. Curing and / or drying the clear coat layer at room temperature and / or without heating. [14] Method according to claim 12 or 13 characterized bythe following step: F. Processing the dried clear coat layer, e.g. polishing, within less than 60 minutes, in particular within less than 45 minutes, after carrying out step d). [15] Use of a binder, wherein the binder comprises a reaction product, in particular in the form of a negative prepolymer, which is obtained from a reaction mixture of at least two reaction components a) and b), wherein the reaction component a) comprises aspartic acid esters, in particular polyaspartic acid esters, or another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, and wherein the reaction component b) comprises isophorone diisocyanate, or at least one other polyisocyanate, preferably a hexamethylene diisocyanate, wherein the mixing ratio of the two reaction components a) and b) is between 75:25 and 90:10, in particular in a mixing ratio of about 85:15 or 85:15, as a component to be combined with a hardener in a clear coat. [16] Binder for a clear coat, in particular for a clear coat according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the binder comprises a reaction product, in particular in the form of a negative prepolymer, which is obtained from a reaction mixture of at least two reaction components a) and b), wherein the reaction component a) comprises aspartic acid esters, in particular polyaspartic acid esters, or another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, and wherein the reaction component b) comprises isophorone diisocyanate, or at least one other polyisocyanate, preferably a hexamethylene diisocyanate. Paint preparation for providing a filler, primer, or filler primer for repair purposes, wherein the paint preparation comprises at least two components, wherein the clear coat comprises at least two components, wherein the first component is provided by a binder and the second component by a hardener, wherein the binder comprises a reaction product, in particular in the form of a negative prepolymer, which is obtained from a reaction mixture of at least two reaction components a) and b), wherein the reaction component a) comprises aspartic acid esters, in particular polyaspartic acid esters, or another ester of a polyfunctional aminocarboxylic acid, and wherein the reaction component b) comprises isophorone diisocyanate, or at least one other polyisocyanate, preferably a hexamethylene diisocyanate.

Images