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Paint Maker ADAS Radar Optimized Color Resources: AkzoNobel
I-CAR · July 26, 2024
Summary
This article outlines AkzoNobel's technical service bulletin regarding color tinting and blending considerations for vehicles equipped with ADAS radar technology. It highlights that paint film thickness and color formula selection can affect radar performance, requiring technicians to use specific radar-transparent formulas and follow strict application guidelines.
What to do on the job
Use the exact radar-transparent color formula without manual tinting, adjustment, or digital optimization, and do not blend the basecoat color within the radar transmission zone.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of using specific radar-transparent paint formulas and to defend the exclusion of basecoat blending within radar transmission zones. It also supports the time required to create sprayout panels and perform adjacent panel blending to achieve an acceptable color match without compromising ADAS safety systems.
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