Title: The effect of chemical conversion coating on anticorrosion for car bodies

Authors: O. Kurabayashi, E. Akutsu

Addresses: Materials Research Department, Subaru Engineering Division, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, Ohta-shi, Japan. ' Materials Research Department, Subaru Engineering Division, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, Ohta-shi, Japan

Abstract: The quality of Japanese cars in terms of anticorrosion properties has improved over the past several years with the expansion of exports. Various tests are conducted on chemical conversion coating, the fundamental method of anticorrosion for painted car bodies. The test results show that dipping treatment has a remarkable effect. An outline of tests and our opinions are discussed in this paper.

Keywords: anti-corrosion; chemical conversion coating; dipping treatment; rust; zinc phosphate treatment; Japan; automobile industry; car body painting; automotive coatings; corrosion protection.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.1988.036711

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 1988 Vol.3 No.3/4, pp.307 - 317

Published online: 06 Nov 2010 *

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