Paint Maker ADAS Radar Optimized Color Resources

I-CAR · March 13, 2024

Summary

This article highlights how paint film thickness and color formula selection, specifically aluminum flake size, shape, and concentration, can negatively affect ADAS radar signal performance. It introduces resources from major paint makers (AkzoNobel, Axalta, BASF, and PPG) regarding radar-optimized color formulas and technical bulletins.

What to do on the job

Consult paint manufacturer color retrieval software and technical bulletins to select radar-optimized color formulas, and verify OEM-specific refinish restrictions before painting over ADAS radar sensors.

How to use it

Use this document to justify the extra time and material costs required to research paint-maker-specific radar-optimized formulas and to perform mandatory post-repair ADAS calibrations when refinishing bumper covers or panels adjacent to radar sensors.

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