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We Claim:
1. A method for recycling paint sludge from vehicle touch-up processes, the
method comprising the steps of:
5 o collecting paint sludge generated from vehicle touch-up applications;
o dewatering and drying the collected paint sludge at a temperature range
from 35 to 75°C for a period between 1 and 72 hours;
o mixing the dewatered and dried paint sludge with a solvent system
comprising a mixture of aromatic hydrocarbons and alcohols in a
10 proportion of 10 to 15% by weight of the paint sludge;
o further combining the paint sludge and solvent mixture with a third
component comprising a resin, a mixture of pigments, and additional
aromatic hydrocarbons in a proportion of 10 to 15% by weight of the
paint sludge to form a recycled paint suitable for secondary painting
15 processes.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the paint sludge is obtained specifically from a
Vehicle Touch-up Shop (VTS).
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the drying of the paint sludge is performed at
room temperature.
20 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the solvent system comprises 85-95% of a C9-
C11 aromatic hydrocarbon mixture and 5-15% of an ethylene glycol monoethyl
ether.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the third component comprises an alkyd resin,
carbon black, titanium dioxide, barium sulfate, and a C8-C10 aromatic
25 hydrocarbon mixture.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the recycled paint achieves a viscosity of 55-90
seconds and a surface dry time of 18 to 22 minutes, with a hard dry time of 20-
24 hours.
7. A recycled paint product composition for secondary painting processes,
5 comprising:
o 60 to 70% by weight of dried metallic painting process sludge;
o 10 to 15% by weight of a solvent system comprising a mixture of
aromatic hydrocarbons and alcohols;
o 10 to 15% by weight of a binder component including an alkyd resin;
10 o a pigment composition comprising carbon black, titanium dioxide, and
barium sulfate;
o additional aromatic hydrocarbons to facilitate the blending of the sludge,
solvent system, and binder component.
8. The recycled paint product of claim 7, wherein the dried metallic painting
15 process sludge is derived from vehicle touch-up applications.
9. The recycled paint product of claim 7, wherein the solvent system comprises 85-
95% of a C9-C11 aromatic hydrocarbon mixture and 5-15% of ethylene glycol
monoethyl ether.
10. The recycled paint product of claim 7, wherein the binder component is present
20 in an amount sufficient to provide adhesion and durability to the recycled paint
when applied to a surface.