| abstract |
A layered coating system with enhanced properties capable of protecting an article or a component of an article from exposure to outdoor elements, including UV radiation, extreme temperatures, water, acid rain, other fluids and chemicals; scratching and marring from surface contact; and more. The layered coating system and articles formed therewith are characterized by properties that can include UV-absorption, abrasion and scratch resistance, adhesion to the substrate and within the coating layers, haze and visible light transparency, and impact resistance. |