...A Zeichner, Ph.D.; N Levin, M.Sc.; E Landau, M.Sc. The influence of shaking spray paint cans, prior to spraying, on the characteristics of the obtained paint coatings was studied. It was found that large variations in the characteristics of sprayed paint coatings can be obtained, depending...

...G Dabdoub, B.S.; P Severin, B.S. Primer layers of domestic and foreign automobiles were studied according to color and layer sequences used by the various manufacturers. This was achieved by collecting paint samples, sanding them, examining them under a stereomicroscope, and performing various spot...

... transform diffuse reflectance DRIFTS infrared spectroscopy forensic science applications metallic paints paints automotive paints panels reference panels References Suzuki , E. M. , “ Forensic Science Applications of Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (DRIFTS...

...EM Suzuki, Ph.D. Many metallic paints, which are commonly used for automotive finishes, can be sampled directly using diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS). The density of metallic flakes used in a particular paint is the primary factor determining the applicability...

...J Nowicki, M.S.; R Patten, B.S. The feasibility of using the Nanometrics DocuSpec I microspectrophotometer for paint analysis was investigated. The reflectance spectra of 15 paint panels of visually similar color from the Reference Collection of Automotive Paints were stored in the DocuSpec...

...DG McMinn, Ph.D.; TL Carlson, B.S.; TO Munson, Ph.D. Pyrolysis capillary gas chromatography/mass spectrometry was used to analyze automotive paints. The mass spectral data from the entire chromatogram of a given paint was combined using an INCOS 2000 data system. This composite spectrum, after...

...N Petraco; F Gale A simple method for the cross-sectioning of paint chips is presented. The technique employs the use of a miniature ice cube tray and polyester resin. It has proved to be valuable in forensic science cases that involve the examination and comparison of paint chips. 16 03 1983...

...HA VanHoven, B.S.; HD Fraysier, B.S. The technique of physical comparison for paint chips by the characteristics of their physical alignment is common practice. Sometimes, however, the examiner may find only a small unremarkable area of physical alignment between paint chips. It is important...

...RJ Audette, Ph.D.; RFE Percy A rapid system for the identification of Chrysler Corp. vehicles from paint samples has been devised. The data presented outline the production relationships of Chrysler vehicle lines to their various assembly plants from 1960 to 1979. Marketing trends seen in our data...

...PJ Cardosi, B.S. A pyrolysis-gas chromatographic technique for comparing paint samples is described. The problems encountered in switching to new equipment are discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages are compared. References Stewart , W. D. , Jr. , “ Pyrolysis Gas...

...SG Ryland, B.S.; RJ Kopec, B.S.; PN Somerville, Ph.D. Frequency of occurrence data are valuable to forensic scientists in their quest to properly assess the evidential value of automotive paint exhibits. A survey of automobile topcoat paint colors is presented with a sample size of 43 000 vehicles...

...RFE Percy, Chem. Tech. (Hons.); RJ Audette, Ph.D. The variety and complexity of primers and paints now used to refinish automobiles assist the forensic chemist in making more specific comparisons of paint samples. Infrared spectroscopy was used to determine the chemical composition of 254 samples...