KCC Achieves World's First '8-Year Certification by US Safety Parts' for Automotive Headlamp Coatings

Long-term Maintenance of Original Appearance and Performance
Product Testing Passed in Extreme Conditions Such as Desert and Humid Climate Areas

A car headlamp equipped with KCC's 'UV Hard Coating Paint for Automotive Headlamps,' which received the world's first 8-year AMECA certification. Photo by KCC

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] KCC announced on the 24th that its self-developed ‘UV (Ultraviolet rays) hard coating paint for automobile headlamps’ has received the world’s first 8-year certification from AMECA (American Motor Equipment Certification Agency).

AMECA is an organization that certifies the safety and suitability of interior equipment of automobiles produced and driven in the United States. AMECA certification is an essential certification recognized not only in the U.S. but also globally. For automobile headlamps, AMECA certification of more than 3 years is mandatory. The certification period refers to the duration during which the initial condition is maintained without damage from external natural environments.

KCC’s UV hard coating paint for automobile headlamps does not easily peel off or crack due to external environmental factors such as climate change or foreign substance impact, helping to secure a clear forward view when the headlamps are on. There is no yellowing or whitening, which are the main causes of visual distortion, and it has excellent durability that maintains the original appearance and performance. The company added that KCC is the only company worldwide to have received AMECA 8-year certification for paint applied to automobile headlamps.

KCC explained that the AMECA verification process is known to be rigorous. The product is exposed to extreme conditions to test whether it can actually withstand the certified period. Experiments are conducted in Arizona, which has many deserts and a dry climate, and Florida, which has a humid climate, and certification can only be obtained if the product passes in both regions.

A KCC official said, "After numerous experiments and efforts, we were able to achieve this great success once again," adding, "We expect to strengthen promotions to global automobile manufacturers in the future, which will help increase sales and showcase KCC’s technological capabilities to the world."

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