Atotech's Hybrid Approach Combines Organic and Plating Finishes
Atotech has more than 100 hybrid systems for applications such as painting over chrome for decorative trim and painting over zinc alloy plating for brake calipers.
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Atotech provides hybrid surface finishing approaches that combine organic and plating finishes to meet modern requirements. Atotech has more than 100 hybrid systems tested for applications such as painting over chrome for decorative trim, painting over zinc alloy plating for brake calipers and zinc flake topcoats over plated fasteners.
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