Patent ID: 7575653

Claim:
A method for modifying a surface of a substrate comprising the steps of: (a) placing on said surface an article comprising (i) a melt-flowable composition and (ii) a dimensionally stable film for controlling the melt-flow behavior of said melt-flowable composition, such that said melt-flowable composition contacts said surface, said film being disposed above said melt-flowable composition and comprising a substantially smooth, paint-receptive upper surface comprising a thermosetting epoxy-polyester blend; (b) heating said article to cause said melt-flowable composition to flow and substantially cover a desired area of said surface to adhere said article to said surface, said dimensionally stable film controlling the melt-flow behavior of said melt-flowable composition to substantially confine said melt-flowable composition to said desired area of said surface; and (c) allowing said article to cool while substantially retaining said substantially smooth surface topography of said film.