Ice-repellent coatings have been around for some time, but until now they have been very sensitive and easily detached from the surfaces to be protected. The material delays the formation of ice crystals and reduces the adhesion of ice layers. Reading tip: Functional CoatingsThe European Coatings Tech Report “EC Tech Report Functional Coatings” gives you an up-to-date bundle on automotive coatings with articles, videos and other handpicked content. Initially, the gas mixture consists purely of the primer material, while the proportion of ice-repellent material is continuously increased from zero to 100 % during application. The result is a coating with a strongly adhesive underside and a top side that does not allow ice crystals to adhere.