How Many Layers Does Automotive Paint Consist Of?

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SanSarah
07/29/25 3:18pm
Automotive paint consists of 4 layers, which are the electrocoat layer, primer layer, basecoat layer, and clearcoat layer. Methods for maintaining car paint include: 1. Promptly remove snow, rainwater, and other dirt from the car surface to keep the paint clean and aesthetically pleasing; 2. Apply wax to the car body to protect the paint, preventing cracking, corrosion, and rusting; 3. Regularly inspect the car body surface, and promptly repaint any damaged, scratched, or exposed areas; 4. Use specialized detergents and neutral water to wash the car body; 5. Wipe the car body with a soft cloth or sponge to avoid mixing in metal shavings and sand particles. The main paint processes include: 1. Electrocoat: functions to prevent rust and corrosion; 2. Primer: functions to resist UV rays and stone chipping, providing a base for the basecoat; 3. Basecoat layer: functions for aesthetics; 4. Clearcoat layer: functions to give the car body gloss and resistance to stone chipping.
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