Coating increases radiator life

The International Copper Assn. (ICA) says electrophoretic coatings, used to protect many automotive components, have shown encouraging results in corrosion tests on radiators in Sweden. Researchers estimate a 10-year increase in the life of copper/brass radiators. The E-coat itself is water-based and the process is said to be environmentally friendly.

January 1, 1996

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The International Copper Assn. (ICA) says electrophoretic coatings, used to protect many automotive components, have shown encouraging results in corrosion tests on radiators in Sweden. Researchers estimate a 10-year increase in the life of copper/brass radiators. The E-coat itself is water-based and the process is said to be environmentally friendly.

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