| abstract |
Coated articles are formed by applying a first aqueous solution or dispersion of a thermoplastic resin on a surface of an article and at least one IR curing catalyst to form a film, where at least a portion of the first aqueous solution or dispersion is a thermoplastic epoxy resin. The film is exposed to IR radiation in an amount sufficient to at least partially cure the film, and a substantially cured and/or dried thermoplastic epoxy coating is formed. |