METHOD FOR TREATING AND/OR COATING A SUBSTRATE WITH NON-CHROME MATERIALS

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APP PUB NO 20100243108A1
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12414719

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The present invention is directed to a method for coating a substrate comprising: (a) applying a caustic cleaner onto at least a portion of the substrate; (b) rinsing at least a portion of the substrate that was subjected to step (a) with water; (c) applying an acid cleaner onto at least a portion of the caustically cleaned substrate; (d) rinsing at least a portion of the substrate that was subjected to step (c) with water; and (e) applying a conversion coating comprising zirconium onto at least a portion of the acid cleaned substrate; and wherein at least one of the materials used in steps (c) and (e) is substantially chrome free. The present invention is also directed to a substrate, such as an aluminum substrate, that has been coated using the aforementioned method.

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PRC-DESOTO INTERNATIONAL INC5430 SAN FERNANDO ROAD GLENDALE CA 91203

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Karabin, Richard F Ruffs Dales, US 42 429
Kaylo, Alan J Glenshaw, US 34 252
McMillen, Mark W Cabot, US 22 231
Miles, Michelle S Mercer, US 8 91
Peffer, Robin M Valencia, US 26 139
Rakiewicz, Edward F Gibsonia, US 34 354
Wilson, Craig A Allison Park, US 41 769

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