Coatings

CathoGuard® 800 Family

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Coatings

Corrosion Protection with CathoGuard®

The e-coat protects the surface, edges and cavities of a car body from corrosion. In combination with the pre-treatment process, it provides an excellent base for applying subsequent paint layers.

The pre-treatment process prior to painting plays an essential role. It includes several steps to clean the car body, promote adhesion and provide a first barrier against corrosion. Afterward, the cathodic electrodeposition coat (e-coat) can be applied successfully. Only the intelligent combination of both – pre-treatment and e-coat – can ensure an excellent metal painted surface quality and optimal corrosion protection.

With CathoGuard® technologies, we provide a tailored product portfolio of automotive e-coat solutions. It covers products for car bodies as well as all metal parts including wheels, axles or chassis components.    

>200 million

cars have been coated with CathoGuard® 800

Industry-Leading Expertise in E-Coat Performance & Service

By combining material and chemical efficiency with top-notch delivery and service execution, BASF supports automotive OEMs across their paint lines. Please click on the graphics to learn more.

     Enhanced
     Material
     Efficiency
     Enhanced
     Material
     Efficiency
Up to 20% lower consumption
  • Higher throwpower
  • Closed loop rinse
  • Higher solid content
     Reduced
Process Costs
     Reduced
Process Costs
Less workload on the inspection line
  • 30% lower run-outs
  • No touch
  • Reduced anolyte water
       Surface
     Excellence
       Surface
     Excellence
Outstanding smoothness & appearance
  • Multi-metal compatible
  • Suitable for all pre-treatment types
  • Designed for IP II and 3Wet processes
         High
   Ultrafiltration
   Performance
         High
   Ultrafiltration
   Performance
20% higher module efficiency
  • Longer life cycle
  • Higher output

Innovating for the Future of Automotive Coatings

A new age of automotive OEM has dawned — demanding a new road for success. Together with our partners in the automotive industry, we are dedicated to shape a sustainable future for mobility and actively reduce environmental impact.

Eco-efficient Processes

< 1% solvent content reduces overall paint layer thickness

Environmentally Impactful

Tin-free and free of hazardous air particles (HAPs-free)

Want to learn more about the CathoGuard® 800 family?
Please download our information flyer.

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Dr. 
Audrée Andersen
Director, Global E-Coat Technology
Pedro Garcia
Global Product Manager