Enhancing Refinishing Operations with Emerging Technologies in the Automotive Industry
Explore the impact of toners on radar systems, common OEM procedures for refinishing around radar, how refinish companies are addressing the issue, and recommendations for color match challenges in the automotive industry.
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Required Changes to Refinish Operations Panel Discussions Emerging Technologies (Analog) Presented by: Scott VanHulle
History March 2016 U.S. DOT and IIHS announce commitment of 20 automakers to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles Radar sensors found on almost all new vehicles Industry questions increasing Issues calibrating after repairs Come backs New technology
Panel Discussion AkzoNobel Tracy Frye Technical Consultant Sherwin-Williams Gary Kilby - Technical Training Manager BASF Jeff Wildman Expert, Automotive Aftermarket Industry at BASF
What affect do the toners have on the radar? Is it only metallic toners that can cause a problem with radar? Can undercoats cause a problem with the radar? Is total film build a problem, or just the thickness of the basecoat? Can Mica cause a problem?
What are some common procedures/information that you see from the OEMs? What are some of the common procedures on prepping and refinishing around radar? Always follow paint makers and OEM procedures/position statements.
What are the refinish companies doing to deal with this issue? What steps do you recommend if there is a color match issue? Are you developing special formulas just for parts with radar? When a refinish technician looks up a paint code in the computer, are there any warnings or information about refinishing around radar?
