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01-05-2002 | 11:18 AM
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Claims by Acura, CL specific...
Claims by Acura that may not be specific to any one model, other Acuras (non TL/CL have different paint processes). It seems to be different at each manufacturing plant.
Our engineers get hung up on details. And that's just the way we like it.
Furthering our commitment to the highest build quality, every CL is subjected to rigorous anti-corrosion and paint processes that rank among the most demanding in the auto industry. First, electrodeposition coating on the raw metal uses an electric charge to draw an anti-corrosion coating over every seam and contour of the CL body's raw metal. The body is then carefully washed, dried and inspected for even the slightest imperfection in preparation for undercoating application. The base coat and subsequent color coats are baked in a low-temperature oven to ensure that each coating is completely cured, followed by another round of washing, drying and inspection. The final step is the application of a durable clear coat designed to resist fading, oxidation and discoloration from environmental pollutants. The outcome is a brilliant, enduring finish.
Furthering our commitment to the highest build quality, every CL is subjected to rigorous anti-corrosion and paint processes that rank among the most demanding in the auto industry. First, electrodeposition coating on the raw metal uses an electric charge to draw an anti-corrosion coating over every seam and contour of the CL body's raw metal. The body is then carefully washed, dried and inspected for even the slightest imperfection in preparation for undercoating application. The base coat and subsequent color coats are baked in a low-temperature oven to ensure that each coating is completely cured, followed by another round of washing, drying and inspection. The final step is the application of a durable clear coat designed to resist fading, oxidation and discoloration from environmental pollutants. The outcome is a brilliant, enduring finish.
It's only as thick as a sheet of paper.
But it looks deep enough to swim in.
Acura's paint process is without doubt one of the most thorough and rigorous in the industry. It begins by carefully preparing the raw body and removing every blemish and irregularity. The body is then washed, dried and submerged in an electro-deposition bath that draws an anti-corrosion coating deep into every crevice by means of an electrical current.
What follows is a complex procedure of applying a layer of paint, baking it in a low temperature oven, washing, drying, more paint, another session in the oven and so on. The final step is the application of a durable clear coat that's designed to resist fading, oxidation and even shrug off environmental pollutants that could stain the paint.
But it looks deep enough to swim in.
Acura's paint process is without doubt one of the most thorough and rigorous in the industry. It begins by carefully preparing the raw body and removing every blemish and irregularity. The body is then washed, dried and submerged in an electro-deposition bath that draws an anti-corrosion coating deep into every crevice by means of an electrical current.
What follows is a complex procedure of applying a layer of paint, baking it in a low temperature oven, washing, drying, more paint, another session in the oven and so on. The final step is the application of a durable clear coat that's designed to resist fading, oxidation and even shrug off environmental pollutants that could stain the paint.
Oxygen may sustain all life, but it also loves to feast on metal.
The technically minded call it oxidation. It's a chemical process where oxygen combines with metal. To the rest of us, it's just plain rust. Left unchecked, rust can consume an entire car body in a few years. Which is why Acura employs some of the toughest anti-corrosion measures in the business. In addition to the electro-deposition coating, all Acura cars receive special anti-corrosion coatings and anti-chipping barriers in critical areas that are subject to pitting by road debris and road salts. In addition, special waxy oil is injected into hollow body cavities.
The technically minded call it oxidation. It's a chemical process where oxygen combines with metal. To the rest of us, it's just plain rust. Left unchecked, rust can consume an entire car body in a few years. Which is why Acura employs some of the toughest anti-corrosion measures in the business. In addition to the electro-deposition coating, all Acura cars receive special anti-corrosion coatings and anti-chipping barriers in critical areas that are subject to pitting by road debris and road salts. In addition, special waxy oil is injected into hollow body cavities.
01-05-2002 | 11:39 AM
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its the same, my paint is holding up - well it was until the accident, maybe my body shop put on extra coats when they did the nose i'll have to ask.......
its too bad the epa is such assholes, can you image the finishes we could have on cars made in this country without any of the restrictions, - thats why alot of european paint jobs are so nice,
also does anyone remember the peeling gm, ford and chryslers - everyone was screaming at the dealers, hey call your congressman and ask him for money, that elpo primer shit was mandated by the goverment/epa
its too bad the epa is such assholes, can you image the finishes we could have on cars made in this country without any of the restrictions, - thats why alot of european paint jobs are so nice,
also does anyone remember the peeling gm, ford and chryslers - everyone was screaming at the dealers, hey call your congressman and ask him for money, that elpo primer shit was mandated by the goverment/epa
01-05-2002 | 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by acura_service
its the same, my paint is holding up - well it was until the accident, maybe my body shop put on extra coats when they did the nose i'll have to ask.......
its too bad the epa is such assholes, can you image the finishes we could have on cars made in this country without any of the restrictions, - thats why alot of european paint jobs are so nice,
also does anyone remember the peeling gm, ford and chryslers - everyone was screaming at the dealers, hey call your congressman and ask him for money, that elpo primer shit was mandated by the goverment/epa
its the same, my paint is holding up - well it was until the accident, maybe my body shop put on extra coats when they did the nose i'll have to ask.......
its too bad the epa is such assholes, can you image the finishes we could have on cars made in this country without any of the restrictions, - thats why alot of european paint jobs are so nice,
also does anyone remember the peeling gm, ford and chryslers - everyone was screaming at the dealers, hey call your congressman and ask him for money, that elpo primer shit was mandated by the goverment/epa
Thats what happens when you let liberal tree huggers run the place.
Liberals may be stupid, but they're good in the sack. 
(Referring to my orange haired liberal nut GF sophomore year of college).
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01-05-2002 | 04:17 PM
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Powder clear coat and no "green" hassles
Originally posted by CO-CL-S
I beleive that Acura jumped the gun on the new paint (not required until 2003?). I would say, therefor it was an Acura screw up in not spending the available time to develop a new process.
I beleive that Acura jumped the gun on the new paint (not required until 2003?). I would say, therefor it was an Acura screw up in not spending the available time to develop a new process.
Interesting, since BMW uses a powder clear coat for their cars -- no pollution problems and the stuff is tough!
http://www.ppg.com/news_corporat/pr_0095.htm
(It says for the BMWs coming off the line in Germany, but also notice the reference to the environmental friendly nature. If you have ever seen a Eastwood catalog, or know about powder coating, the stuff is rather benign...)
There is a link to a .pdf at the end that also talks about the power coat clear coat as used by BMW, Harley Davidson, and others (in the US and elsewhere) and talks about various issues. A good read if you are interested in what could have been (or what you might want to look for)...
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CLEAR ADVANTAGE EMERGING WITH PPG’S BREAKTHROUGH POWDER COATING
John S. Ruch 1-412-434-2445
PITTSBURGH -- A breakthrough in automotive paint technology is responsible for the gleaming finishes of autos rolling off the BMW production line in Germany. The coating is environmentally benign, speeds production and improves finish quality.
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Powder clear coat .pdf link: http://www.duerr-systems.de/e/psys/c...at_article.pdf
01-05-2002 | 06:09 PM
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"asshole epa" "stupid liberals" Oh boy I won't touch that stuff except to say I'm sure the automobile industry or big business in general.............nevermind. This last century has seen great accomplishments and tremendous rapage of peoples and our small blue sphere.
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