Bog'liq Automotive Coatings Formulation Ulrich Poth - Chemistry, Physics und Practices (2008, Vincentz Network) - libgen.li
Filling power Paints of the same colour and layer thickness but different surface structure can convey totally
different impressions. They can create the impression that the various layers have different thick-
nesses. Therefore filling power depends not only on the thickness, but also on the surface struc-
ture. Surprisingly, a totally smooth surface does not create the impression of high filling power.
Nor does a layer that reproduces the structure of the object below the surface (the structure is
said to be telegraphed). Furthermore, a surface structure with very short waves does not permit
high filling. The impression of optimum filling is conveyed by small quantities of a long wave
structure. However, too much waviness conveys a negative impression. Such structures give rise
to orange peel. This description shows that it is very difficult to define the value of filling power
accurately in terms of physical parameters.
The way for primer surfacers to provide optimum filling power is for them to cover the structure
of the electro deposition primer very well, and to form their own structure with at most a small
quantity of long waves and virtually no short waves. Primer surfacers contain ingredients not
only designed for excellent flow and levelling but also for generating structural viscosity during
the film forming process with a view to forming their own structure. After the stoving process,
the surface of the primer surfacer has to be wetted by the following topcoat, but must be so dense
and resistant that there is no
strike-in by the topcoat. Conversely, a positive definition would be
that the primer surfacer has to offer excellent
hold-out of the topcoat.
In the past, since the primer surfacers were sanded extensively, the surface had to be relatively
hard process and matt. Nowadays, the surfaces of primer surfacers are relatively glossy; the gloss
values are 60 to 90 % (surface light reflection at a 60° angle). First and foremost, gloss depends
on the pigment volume concentration (PVC). However, extenders with very small particles and
those with platelet-like particles can reduce the gloss in low quantities. Matt surfaces have a very
fine structure that reflects the light diffusely. With matt surfaces, it is impossible to recognize
the effect of levelling, but, with glossy surfaces, the human eye is sensitive enough to perceive
different surface structures.
Primer surfacers