Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals - 2015 Global Strategic Business Report: Easy-to-Use Products Gain Popularity

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Mar 24, 2015, 08:25 ET

DUBLIN, Mar. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7jmff3/automotive) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals in US$ Thousands by the following Segments: Waxes/Polishes, Protectants, Wheel and Tire Cleaners, and Windshield Washer Fluids. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 60 companies including many key and niche players such as:

3M Company (USA)
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division (USA)
Meguiar's, Inc. (USA)
Armored AutoGroup, Inc. (USA)
Blue Ribbon Products, Inc. (USA)
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (USA)
Auto Wax Company (USA)
Permatex, Inc. (USA)
Northern Labs, Inc. (USA)
Protect All, Inc. (USA)
Turtle Wax, Inc. (USA)
The Valvoline Company (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Automotive Appearance Chemicals Market - A Prelude
Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession in Retrospect
Market Once Again Tested In 2012, 2013 & 2014
Economic Problems in Europe & the United States Slow Down Market Growth During the Period
Market Outlook

2. NOTEWORTHY GROWTH DRIVERS, TRENDS & ISSUES

Large Global Base of Vehicle Fleet & Projected Rise in New Auto Sales Offers Potential for Growth
Demand for Aftermarket Automotive Appearance Chemicals Grows Rapidly as Vehicle Owners Retain their Vehicles Longer
Non-BRIC Emerging Markets to Supplement Declining Growth in BRICs in the Coming Decade
Need for Product Differentiation Drives Innovations in Specialty Automotive Coating Chemicals
Growing Awareness on Importance of Vehicle Maintenance
A Major Growth Factor
Making Most of Opportunities in the DIY Segment
Growing Demand for DIFM Services Turn Service Providers' into Target Customers for Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals
Pre-Owned Cars & Auto Leasing Drives Growth
Luxury Car Owners - A Premier Market Segment
Growing Investments on Vintage & Classic Cars Augurs Well for the Market
Environmental Friendly Products Top Priority Charts of Manufacturers
Solvent Based Coatings Make Way for Water Based Formulations
Volatile Silicones Emerge as an Alternative to Hydrocarbon Based Solvents
Easy-to-Use Products Gain Popularity
Introduction of Silicone Waxes in Automotive Polishes Gains Prominence
Plastic Dipping Trend Gains Traction for Protecting Vehicular Appearance
Advancing Material Technology - Boon or Bane?
Internet Retailing - A Major Growth Avenue
Soaring Costs of Raw Materials for Automotive Refinish Coatings - A Key Challenge