Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Ford Motor Company Limited

Michael Jones

Scott Adams

Aaron Fiala

James Bielak

Majed Hussein Elawar

Daniel J McQuaid

A method of coating a workpiece. The method includes applying a primer layer having a color pigment to the workpiece, applying a basecoat layer to the primer layer, and applying a clearcoat layer to the basecoat layer. The primer layer contributes to the color of the workpiece.

Method of coating a workpiece incorporating a color contributing primer layer

A paint circulation system for use in painting a workpiece. The paint circulation system operates to deliver paint to a paint applicator placed adjacent a workstation such as a paint spray booth. The paint is continuously circulated through the system and is returned to a paint reservoir through a paint return conduit. A coiled tube back pressure regulator located on the paint return conduit between the paint return manifold and paint reservoir functions to achieve a desired pressure drop in the paint circulation system while reducing paint shear and degradation typically associated with conventional pressure regulators.

Paint circulation system with coiled back pressure regulator

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Pleasant Ridge, MI, United States of America

Michael Jones