Electrocoat compositions providing coatings having reduced gloss levels
are disclosed. The reduction in gloss is achieved through the incorporation of
a solid polymer additive to a standard electrocoat composition. The polymer additive
includes particulate polyacrylate, particulate aliphatic polyurethane/polyurea
copolymers, or mixtures thereof. Low and medium gloss compositions can be achieved.
A paste containing these polymer additives is also disclosed. Methods for using
these compositions are also disclosed, as are methods for reducing the gloss of
an E-coat composition.