Axalta expands vehicle portfolio with the release of a high-durability clearcoat

American coating company Axalta has expanded its commercial vehicle portfolio by announcing its new Imron 2k high-durability clearcoat for use in vehicle production in Europe.

The clearcoat purports to make use of new technologies such as nanoparticles and flexible resin to provide a coating with anti-abrasive properties with a focus on durability and surface protection, so the layer doesn't fade, even after months of constant washing.

Axalta has been manufacturing solvents for use in industrial vehicle production for 150 years with a backlog of over 100,000 customers over 130 countries.

Axalta claims the solution can resist scratches from bushes and other potentially harmful materials and is also environmentally-friendly due to its low volatile organic compound composition, with further resistance to sagging, bending or drooping when wet.

A statement made by the company claims the product offers "four times better gloss retention."

Neville Rhodes, European Director of Commercial Transportation Coatings at Axalta, said: "The Imron 2K high durability clearcoat is advantageous for commercial vehicle customers looking for a product that maintains its gloss even after continuous washing.

“Utilising new technologies and the highest quality ingredients and properties, this innovative clearcoat achieves four times better gloss retention after washing compared to similar products, delivering an impeccable overall appearance.”

Marko Strukelj, Global Product Director for Commercial Transportation Coatings at Axalta, added: “We are excited to introduce this clearcoat into the Imron product portfolio for the European market. We’ve designed Imron coatings to deliver consistent, premium-quality results with superior durability for today’s commercial transportation vehicles.”

Axalta's portfolio contains a number of solvents and waterborne solutions for use in the transportation industry, including 1K and 2K topcoat systems with an emphasis on ease-of-use and durability.

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