Decorative finishes

Plating and Coatings. Thin surface coatings of platinum and platinum alloys are used as decorative finishes and in critical appHcations where it is necessary to provide finishes resistant to corrosion or high temperature, eg, coatings on jet-engine turbine components (258). Compounds used in the electro deposition of platinum are based on Pt(Il) and Pt(IV) and include H2[PtCl3] and its salts, eg, Pt—P—Salt, [Pt(NH3)2(N02)2] H2[Pt(S04)(N02)2] ... 

For the fenders I require a decorative finish that is of the same appearance as the bodywork. 

For RRIM-based composites, the main benefit is the case with which the properties can be varied across a wide range. Decorative finishes can be applied to RRIM molding by painting or, where color matching between components is less important, by self-coloring. However, color coating of the mold surface prior to RIM provides a better finish. 

Glass-reinforced aluminum foil with either a bright polished or white lacquer surface is utilized with most types of insulant. Primarily it is used as a vapor control layer or as a means of upgrading the fire properties of plastic foams, but it does give a semi-decorative finish to the insulation. It is therefore often use where the insulation is open to view but located away from direct risk of mechanical damage. 

As a decorative finish on steel and zinc-base alloys for a variety of domestic and ornamental articles. The finish may be protected by clear lacquers or may be coloured by metal colouring techniques for use on, for example, door handles, luggage trim, etc. 

Copper-zinc Copper-zinc alloys are deposited for two main purposes (a) as a decorative finish, e.g. on steel and (b) as a means of obtaining an adhesive bond of rubber to other metals. 

Most plastics, especially PS, acrylic, phenolics, PC unplastidzed PVC. Decorative finishes (e.g., on toys), or functional (e.g., as a conductive coating). 

Coatings and Surface Modifications. Probably the one application of photopolymer chemistry that has the most worldwide commercial value in terms of product sales is the use of photopolymer materials for curable coatings. Most of the wood paneling and less expensive furniture manufactured today utilize UV or electron-beam curable materials for decorative finishes (e.g. simulation of wood grain) and protective coatings. In addition, the surfaces of many commercially important materials (e.g. textile fibers and polyester films) are being modified by photopolymer processes. 

Presently, films find three major industrial uses the decorative finishing of plastics, optical coatings of various kinds (mainly antireflection coatings,... 

The chromium gives a decorative finish as well as protecting the steel beneath. 

The metal used most commonly is aluminium and this can give a decorative finish to items such as components for motor vehicles, containers for cosmetics, jewellery, and so on. An overlay of tinted lacquer sometimes is applied to enhance the versatility of this form of coating. 

Water-based decorative wall paint Low-viscosity solvent-free epoxy sealer 42 100 38 15 min 2 h 16 h Flat, decorative finish on walls and ceilings, for interior and exterior use Excellent penetrating sealer and adhesion promoter for concrete and prior to application of coatings, excellent chemical resistance... 

The increasing use of plastics as construction materials has led to a renewed interest in decorative finishes for plastic products. There are a wide variety of secondary operations that can be used for adding decoration to molded parts. Progress is also being made in providing decorative surfaces in the mold itself. The first use of this is in woodlike panels for wall decoration and furniture parts such as cabinet doors. 

Narrow veneers are jointed to make up full sheets that ean be laminated onto any panel to provide a decorative finish the panel requires a balaneing veneer on its reverse face but this need not be of similar quality if it is not seen. Where alternate strips are turned over to become mirror images of one another the pattern is called book-matched. In this situation every second strip will have its loose face in view, and smooth tight veneer is essential if a high quality decorative finish is sought. 

USE In electrical insulation in heat-resistant paints and varnishes in protective and decorative finishes. 

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