Book Description

Surveying recent developments in coating polymers and plastics in the automotive industry, this book examines proper materials selection, basic processing mechanics, process selection based on cost and coating mechanics, molding, and performance and durability assessments. Techniques for salvaging plastics from used vehicles are highlighted, and North American and European techniques for coating plastics in the automotive industry are compared. The editors are members of the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).