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ReviewPolymers2025

Development of Car Coating Materials over the Past Decade for Paint Protection Applications-An Overview on the Different Types of Paint Protections.

Umar Nirmal, M A Musa, Mohd Yaakob Yuhazri, M M H Megat Ahmad

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Review in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Umar NirmalCentre for Advanced Mechanical and Green Technology, Centre of Excellence for Robotics & Sensing Technologies, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Melaka 75450, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-1849-593X
M A MusaCentre for Advanced Mechanical and Green Technology, Centre of Excellence for Robotics & Sensing Technologies, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Melaka 75450, Malaysia.
Mohd Yaakob YuhazriFaculty of Industrial and Manufacturing Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka 76100, Malaysia.
M M H Megat AhmadDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In recent years, the automotive industry has experienced increasing demand for advanced paint protection solutions aimed at improving vehicle durability, preserving aesthetic appeal, and promoting environmental sustainability. This paper critically examines the main categories of paint protection coatings on wax, ceramic, graphene, and hybrid formulations by focusing on their chemical composition, application methods, protective performance, and limitations. Wax coatings remain widely adopted due to their affordability and ease of use, though they offer limited longevity. Ceramic coatings, in contrast, provide superior hardness, hydrophobicity, and resistance to scratches, corrosion, and ultraviolet (UV) degradation, albeit with higher costs and complex application procedures. Emerging graphene-based coatings demonstrate exceptional hydrophobicity, thermal stability, and durability, positioning them as potential next-generation solutions, though their environmental and economic feasibility remains under exploration. Hybrid and self-healing coatings further highlight the trend toward multifunctional, intelligent protection systems. This work also emphasizes the critical role of surface preparation in determining coating performance. Future research directions are outlined, including the development of biodegradable, zero-VOC, and intelligent self-aligning coatings, which could significantly advance sustainable automotive surface protection. Overall, this work provides a comprehensive synthesis of current technologies and identifies pathways for innovation in automotive paint protection materials.

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automotive coatingsfuture researchhybrid coatingsnanomaterialssurface preparationsustainable coatingswax coatings

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PMID41374801
PMCPMC12694507

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