BASF Podcast: iGloss: Scratch-resistant clearcoat for cars

Ludwigshafen (ots) - In this podcast you will learn how chemical
innovations from BASF help to develop a new, extremely
scratch-resistant clearcoat for cars.

The new, extremely scratch-resistant clearcoat iGloss not only
provides auto bodies with a brilliant and robust exterior, but also
gives them even longer-lasting scratch resistance. To achieve this
leap forward, the researchers modeled their work on nature,
developing a "hybrid material" that combines the advantages of "hard"
materials and "soft" substances. Over time, iGloss provides
substantially better protection against micro-scratches.

BASF Corporate Communications started a regular bilingual Podcast
service in April 2007 to report on BASF's innovations and research
and development activities in an easy-to-understand, informative and
entertaining way.

Listen to the audio reportage with Dr. Joachim Woltering (Head of
the Clearcoat Competence Center at BASF Coatings in Münster), Dr.
Matthijs Groenewolt (Lab Manager at BASF Research).

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performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well
as oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in
virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value
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Editorial contact:
For the UK:
BASF plc
Chris Wilson
Corporate Communications
Phone: +44-161-488-5616
Fax: +44-161-488-4133
E-Mail: chris.wilson@basf.com

For the US:
BASF Corporation
Betsy Arnone
Corporate Communications
Phone: +1 973 245-7865
Fax: +1 973 245-6714
E-Mail: betsy.arnone@basf.com

For Europe:
BASF SE
Julia Meder
Communications & Government Relations
Phone: +49 621 60-92439
Fax: +49 621 60-20384
E-Mail: podcast@basf.com

Contact for iGloss related questions:
Richard Amberger
BASF Coatings AG
Marketing Europe Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions
Phone: +49 2501 14-3702
E-Mail: richard.amberger@basf.com