UV Automotive Refinish - The Status of the North American Marketplace

The paper will present the status and future direction of UV refinish for the auto repair industry in North America. The paper will present the resufts of market research performed in the refinish industry, as well as the consensus of the various raw material, formulators and equipment suppliers to the industry. The paper will survey the commercial success to date of UV cure materials (such as putty and primers) and the developments of colour coats and top coats. Finally the paper will discuss the major impediments to further commercialization, and partnership opportunities between the U.S. and European markets.