Ultraviolet radiation protection of composite panel and method of making and using the same

Abstract

A number of variations may include a product including a composite panel comprising a substrate comprising a fiber weave, and a first layer overlying the substrate comprising silicone wherein the composite panel is constructed and arranged to resist ultraviolet radiation.

1 . A product comprising:
 a composite panel comprising a substrate comprising a fiber weave, and a first layer overlying the substrate comprising silicone wherein the composite panel is constructed and arranged to resist ultraviolet radiation.   
     
     
         2 . The product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the first layer comprises a hard coat comprising modified silicone resin. 
     
     
         3 . The product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the fiber weave comprises carbon fiber. 
     
     
         4 . The product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the composite panel further comprises a second layer comprising a clear coat. 
     
     
         5 . The product as set forth in  claim 2  wherein the first layer further comprises a primer. 
     
     
         6 . The product as set forth in  claim 5  wherein the primer comprises dibenzoylresorcine. 
     
     
         7 . The product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the composite panel is an exterior panel for a vehicle. 
     
     
         8 . The product as set forth in  claim 4  wherein the second layer lies between the first layer and the substrate. 
     
     
         9 . The product as set forth in  claim 4  wherein the second layer overlies the first layer. 
     
     
         10 . The product as set forth in  claim 4  wherein the clear coat comprises acetic acid hexyl ester. 
     
     
         11 . A method comprising:
 providing a substrate comprising a fiber weave; and   depositing a first layer over the substrate comprising silicone to provide a composite panel constructed and arranged to resist ultraviolet radiation.   
     
     
         12 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  wherein the first layer comprises a hard coat comprising modified silicone resin. 
     
     
         13 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  wherein the fiber weave comprises carbon fiber. 
     
     
         14 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  wherein the method further comprises depositing a second layer comprising a clear coat over the first layer. 
     
     
         15 . The method as set forth in  claim 12  wherein the first layer further comprises a primer. 
     
     
         16 . The method as set forth in  claim 12  wherein the primer comprises dibenzoylresorcine. 
     
     
         17 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  wherein the composite panel is an exterior panel for a vehicle. 
     
     
         18 . The method as set forth in  claim 11  wherein the method further comprises depositing a second layer between the first layer and the substrate. 
     
     
         19 . The method as set forth in  claim 14  wherein the hard coat further comprises 1-methoxy-2-propanol. 
     
     
         20 . The method as set forth in  claim 14  wherein the clear coat comprises acetic acid hexyl ester.