Nowadays, the purchase decision for a vehicle is not only determined by the functionality and technology of the vehicle, but also significantly by the visual appearance and aesthetics. The quality of the automotive coating is therefore of immense importance. The coating surface is also constantly exposed to a wide variety of influences and it must be able to withstand mechanical, chemical and biological stresses, as well as complex weather conditions and thus contribute to maintaining the value of the vehicle in the long term. To meet these requirements during the entire vehicle life cycle, a modern automotive coating consists of ...