New self-healing clearcoat from AkzoNobel Car Refinishes features unmatched gloss retention

 

AkzoNobel Car Refinishes is once again pushing the envelope in high performance clearcoats with the introduction of Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive. With scratch resistant clearcoats gaining in popularity among top-end auto manufacturers, it is only logical that AkzoNobel Car Refinishes is now delivering an after market scratch resistant clearcoat to match the performance of the OEM factory coatings. Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive over Sikkens Autowave fits the bill perfectly: a high gloss clearcoat that is not only highly resistant to abrasion and easy to apply, but also features self-healing properties when exposed to heat.

“Scratch resistance is getting to be more and more important in the marketplace,” says Floris Bordewijk, Segment Marketing Manager Vehicle Refinishes. “Our customers needed a high quality solution for the repair of luxury models featuring scratch resistance. Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive meets our customers’ requirements with leading features as an innovative self-healing clearcoat. We’re very excited about its introduction into the marketplace.”

Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive is suitable for every type of repair from spot repairs to full oversprays. It has an excellent high-gloss appearance and outstanding gloss retention – including superior resistance to damage and loss of gloss in modern car washes – and is highly resistant to scratches in normal driving conditions. What especially distinguishes Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive is its extraordinary “re-flow” properties: if the surface does get scratched, the paint virtually heals itself when exposed to sunlight heat.

For car owners who value their vehicles and want to maintain a showroom new appearance, Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive is a major step forward. Additional important target markets are the builders of specialty cars, and fleet owners who put a premium on projecting an image of new-car perfect every time one of their vehicles passes by.

“We’re deeply committed to providing our customers with solutions to ensure their success and profitability,” says Floris Bordewijk. “We see Sikkens Autoclear LV Exclusive as an important new product to meet customer needs in response to new developments in the OEM sector.”