Coloring

Coloring is one of the physical properties of a surface coating and is key to the optical appearance of a component.

In the area of technical surfaces – for example in engineering –  the coating is often merely required to meet fundamental requirements of coloring such as “black” or “silver”. In contrast, decorative surfaces - such as in the car industry - have very specific requirements for the coloring of components. The color tones are specified in detail to achieve the desired surface. The coating or top coat is subsequently coordinated precisely to this. This involves precise color impressions being determined in accordance with the CIE system (CIELAB system as per EN ISO 11664-4)., under defined artificial lighting and with the aid of special colorimetric values.