ABSTRACT
Automobile paints are a common type of trace evidence seen in a forensic science laboratory. Car paints are sprayed on during the manufacturing process and have up to three separate layers, all with different composition and purpose. The rst layer is a resin that binds to the metal frame of the vehicle, which also aids in adhering to the second layer. The second layer contains the color of the car. And the last layer is a clear coat with an ultraviolet protectant, which keeps light from fading the color of the car.
