What is a flex additive?

A flex additive is specifically designed to give flexibility to color and clear coatings. This is essential in automotive applications where flexibility is crucial because vehicles undergo various stresses, such as expansion and contraction due to temperature changes or physical impacts. By incorporating a flex additive, the coatings can better withstand these stresses without cracking or peeling, ensuring a longer-lasting finish.

While drying time, adhesion, and gloss finish are important characteristics of paint, they are not the primary functions of a flex additive. Instead, a flex additive focuses specifically on enhancing the ability of paint to deform without losing its integrity, making it especially suitable for use on automotive parts that may require a durable yet flexible finish.