Automotive

Enhancing Corrosion Protection and Paint Adhesion for a more Sustainable Vehicle Lifecycle

As a trusted global leader for surface treatment solutions, we solve complex challenges of automotive manufacturers and supply a wide range of approved and high-performance surface treatment solutions.

Metal pretreatment is essential in automotive manufacturing: it is the prerequisite for a perfect surface. An optimal paint impression can only be achieved with an optimum pretreatment of the metal substrate. That’s why we partner with our automotive manufacturing customers to create approved and sustainable surface treatment solutions that ensure long-term corrosion protection and optimal paint adhesion while offering operational benefits with more sustainable processes.

Chemetall technologies, used in most of the global production of cars, meet and exceed the demands of major automotive manufacturers. With the rise of stricter environmental legislation, lightweight construction, and a growing mix of metals in car bodies and components, there is an increased need for alternative conversion coatings. With our Oxsilan® thin-film technology, for example, we offer sustainable and innovative technology suited for multi-metal applications. As our customers’ unwavering ally, we collaborate with all leading paint producers to develop superior surface treatments that are both innovative and process-driven, tailored precisely to each application. Together, we optimize existing processes while creating sustainable value through cutting-edge solutions for automotive product innovations. 

Chemetall offers a global presence, an extensive network, and localized technical expert services to meet your automotive process and application needs, ensuring optimized performance. 

Our Technologies for Automotive

Gardo^® Control

A user-friendly system for monitoring process and equipment data, driving efficiency and safety in your process

Gardo^® Flex

A zinc phosphate multi-metal treatment that provides flexibility and meets the stringent demands and specifications of car manufacturers

Gardobond^®

A comprehensive selection of high-efficiency conversion coatings and organic passivation for treating metal substrates, specialized solutions for aluminum, and distinct additives for separating PET from polyolefins, along with defoaming agents

Gardoclean^®

A selection of highly efficient alkaline, acid and neutral cleaner technologies that provide a residue-free, wettable surface and eco-friendly options

Gardofloc^®

A paint detackification technology that ensures paint overspray particles are effectively washed out of the air by recirculated water

Gardolene^®

A large portfolio of liquid and powder-type activating and passivating agents for treating steel, zinc, aluminum and alloy substrates

Gardomer^®

High-efficiency, eco-friendly lubricants for metal forming that ensure maximum efficiency and clean surfaces with minimal film thickness

Gardostrip^®

A paint-stripper technology designed to remove paint, organic finishes and durable residues from metal substrates

Oxsilan^®

Advanced thin-film technology for eco-friendly, multi-metal pretreatment compatible with conventional wet and powder coating processes

Our Technologies for Automotive

Gardo® Control

A user-friendly system for monitoring process and equipment data, driving efficiency and safety in your process

Gardo® Flex

A zinc-phosphate multi-metal treatment that provides flexibility and meets the stringent demands and specifications of car manufacturers

Gardobond®

A comprehensive selection of high-efficiency conversion coatings for treating metal substrates, specialized solutions for aluminum, and distinct additives for separating PET from polyolefins, along with defoaming agents

Gardoclean®

A selection of highly efficient alkaline, acid and neutral cleaner technologies that provide a residue-free, wettable surface and eco-friendly op

Gardofloc®

A paint detackification technology that ensures paint overspray particles are effectively washed out of the air by recirculated water

Gardolene®

A large portfolio of liquid and powder-type activating agents prior to phosphating, as well as passivating agents for treating steel, zinc, aluminum and alloy substrates

Gardomer®

High-efficiency, eco-friendly lubricants for metal forming that ensure maximum efficiency and clean surfaces with minimal film thickness

Gardostrip®

A paint-stripper technology designed to remove paint, organic finishes and durable residues from metal substrates

Oxsilan®

Advanced thin-film technology for eco-friendly, multi-metal pretreatment compatible with conventional wet and powder coating processes

VIANT®

An eco-friendly conversion coating and primer paint in one coating layer, enhancing coverage, corrosion protection and cost-efficiency

Activation

Highly efficient activation agents for the formation of a fine crystalline layer on metal substrates

Cleaning

High-performance cleaners that deliver a clean surface that is residue-free and wettable

Conversion Coating 

A broad range of high-performance conversion coatings for corrosion protection, adhesion, reduced friction and abrasion

Corrosion Protection

State-of-the-art corrosion inhibiting compounds, lubricants, oils and inhibitors for metal substrates

Organic Coating

VIANT one-step conversion coating and primer paint that reduces resources and costs while protecting edges and inner surfaces

Paint Detackification

Wet-paint detackification technologies that ensure overspray particles are effectively washed out of the air by recirculated water

Paint Stripping

Chemical strippers for the removal of paint, residues, durable coatings and organic finishes from metal substrates

Passivation

High-performance passivating agents that enhance corrosion resistance and adhesion in your pretreatment processes

Purge Cleaning

A VOC-free technology that enables the efficient exchange of colors in paint systems application equipment for the automotive market

Water Treatment

A comprehensive line of solutions to increase productivity, safety, compliance and sustainability in water treatment

We’re More Than Just Surface Treatment Experts

We’re your surface treatment partner, integrating end-to-end solutions that embody dedication, inspiration and impeccable science throughout your whole process.

Advanced Applications

Boost operational efficiency with our best-in-class solutions designed for top performance from start to finish.

Lab Services

Enhance processes and operational efficiency while minimizing costs thanks to state-of-the-art analysis and technical support.

Innovative Technologies

Get superior results with our advanced technologies and solutions for surface treatment.

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Schedule an expert consultation to discover how our approach can enhance your surface, glass, plastic recycling and metal pretreatment processes. Whether you’re looking for advice, a full-service surface treatment company or a supplier for a specific product, you can always expect our dedicated team of experts to find the right solution to meet your needs.

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Automotive

Enhancing Corrosion Protection and Paint Adhesion for a more Sustainable Vehicle Lifecycle

As a trusted global leader for surface treatment solutions, we solve complex challenges of automotive manufacturers and supply a wide range of approved and high-performance surface treatment solutions.

Our Technologies for Automotive

Our Technologies for Automotive

Gardo® Control

Gardo® Flex

Gardobond®

Gardoclean®

Gardofloc®

Gardolene®

Gardomer®

Gardostrip®

Oxsilan®

VIANT®

Applications for Automotive

We’re More Than Just Surface Treatment Experts

We’re your surface treatment partner, integrating end-to-end solutions that embody dedication, inspiration and impeccable science throughout your whole process.

Explore Our Integrated Solutions

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