Gloss black metalized product and method of preparation
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1. A decorative laminate offering a glossy black outer appearance of improved durability, comprising:
- A. at least one base film;
B. a translucent, black reflective metal coating comprising a chromium-containing metal having a black appearance, applied over one surface of said base film, said coating formed by heating said metal to an elevated temperature above its boiling point and above the normal vaporization temperature of the metal, and vapor depositing said metal on said base film while maintaining said metal at said elevated temperature; and
C. a top coat comprising a clear thermoplastic resin, applied over the free surface of said translucent metal coating.
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Abstract
A glossy black reflective metal coating with improved durability is prepared as a film of an intrinsically blackened chromium-containing metal. A laminate may be prepared with the metal coating bonded to at least one transferable resin film. A particular laminate includes at least one top coat and at least one base coat, with the metal coating located in sandwich relationship therebetween.
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1. A decorative laminate offering a glossy black outer appearance of improved durability, comprising:
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A. at least one base film; B. a translucent, black reflective metal coating comprising a chromium-containing metal having a black appearance, applied over one surface of said base film, said coating formed by heating said metal to an elevated temperature above its boiling point and above the normal vaporization temperature of the metal, and vapor depositing said metal on said base film while maintaining said metal at said elevated temperature; and C. a top coat comprising a clear thermoplastic resin, applied over the free surface of said translucent metal coating. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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- 4. A coated article comprising at least one base film having a glossy black reflective metal coating thereon, said coating having improved durability and comprising a vapor deposited film of an intrinsically blackened chromium-containing metal formed by heating said metal prior to conducting the vapor deposition to a temperature above the boiling point of the metal and above the normal vaporization temperature of the metal, and maintaining said metal at said temperature throughout said vapor deposition.
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