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Once the spray had dried and the samples had been heated in a 200 ºC (392 ºF) oven for 10 to 60 minutes, the result was a polymerized lacquer coating which proved to be very effective at protecting ...

To protect them against harsh weather conditions, exposed parts require a paint, lacquer or anodised coating of a certain thickness. Accurately inspecting the coating thickness is a challenge for the ...