Method of simulating a clear-coat and color-matching articles
First Claim
1. A method for simulating a clear coat applied over a color coat for use in color-matching, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a spray-out card having a first major surface and second major surface;
(b) applying a color coat to the first major surface of the spray-out card to form a color coat layer;
(c) providing a clear coat simulation film comprising a transparent base film and a pressure sensitive adhesive; and
(d) adhering the transparent base film of the clear coat simulation film to the color coat layer with the pressure sensitive adhesive to form a color-matching article.
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Abstract
A method of simulating a clear coat applied over a color coat for use in color-matching is described. The method comprising the steps of (a) providing a spray-out card having a first major surface and second major surface; (b) applying a color coat to the first major surface of the spray-out card to form a color coat layer; (c) providing a clear coat simulation film comprising a transparent base film and a pressure sensitive adhesive; and (d) adhering the transparent base film of the clear coat simulation film to the color coat layer with the pressure sensitive adhesive to form a color-matching article. Color-matching article produced in accordance with the method are also described.
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1. A method for simulating a clear coat applied over a color coat for use in color-matching, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a spray-out card having a first major surface and second major surface;
(b) applying a color coat to the first major surface of the spray-out card to form a color coat layer;
(c) providing a clear coat simulation film comprising a transparent base film and a pressure sensitive adhesive; and
(d) adhering the transparent base film of the clear coat simulation film to the color coat layer with the pressure sensitive adhesive to form a color-matching article. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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