Fleet management's selection of a coating comes down to determining the right balance between performance and value. "Ten years ago, single-stage topcoats were the primary technology used by OEMs," says Alan McConachie, DuPont Performance Coatings. "Today, approximately 70% of the trucks that roll off production lines are finished with a basecoat/clearcoat application, and this trend will continue to increase. Basecoat/clearcoat finishes allow manufacturers to offer brighter colors that feature more luxurious effects." Commercial coatings also continue to push the boundaries of performance. Today's coatings are much more durable and feature improved chip, scratch and chemical resistance.
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