Patent ID: 6560845
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B21D,Y10T

Abstract:
A process for making a curved reflector suitable for use in recessed lighting, downlighting head lamps, and tail lamps, comprising(a) providing a conversion coated metal sheet comprising steel or an aluminum alloy, (b) coating said metal sheet with a coating composition consisting essentially of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polyolefins, and polyimides; particles of a filler selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, silica, calcium carbonate, and mixtures thereof; and an organic solvent, and (c) after steps (a) and (b), shaping the coated metal sheet into a curved reflector having a reflective concave inner side, said curved reflector being suitable for recessed lighting, downlighting, head lamps, and tail lamps.