Metallic enamels were made by blending metallic pigments used in the paint industry into clear enamel systems. Aluminum, aluminized steel, and enameling steel were coated. The metallic enamels were more abrasion and scratch resistant than the most heat-resistant organics currently used to make metallic paint. The color and gloss stability of two of the metallic enamels was superior to a silicone-polyester coating and to bare stainless steel. Therefore, metallic enamels can potentially replace bare stainless steel surfaces or paints to offer a more durable, longer-lasting finish.
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