Demonstrating Viability of Low-Volatile Organic Compound E-coat Primers for General Depot Use

Author(s):

Daniel Pope, Brian Rearick, and David Walters

Abstract:

Cationic electrocoat (e-coat) primers have revolutionized corrosion protection in the private sector. Automobiles that were manufactured 2–3 years before the invention of cationic e-coat primers were able to have their service life extended to over 10 years after cationic e-coat primers were applied to them. The objective of this project is to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of implementing cationic e-coats in depot applications.