Because of the growing environmental concerns with chrome plating, finishers have been requesting a "greener" alternative. Coatings for multi-purpose decorative and automotive lighting PVD applications have been used in the UV curable coating industry for over twenty years. However, these coatings do not have the required durability to replace chrome plating. Red Spot has recently developed and launched a UV-curable topcoat for PVD that provides the performance characteristics needed to pass the OEMs toughest requirements. This paper will address the current chrome plating process, challenges associated with developing durable coatings for PVD applications, an explanation of how the UV and PVD materials are applied, a list of advantages that the UV/PVD decorative process encompasses, and targeted end applications.
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