Mold-in-Color Metallic to Simulate Painted Parts

This is the first time that injection-molded interior trim plastic parts have matched the satin look of light-silver paint while retaining its metallic sparkle. Although the part looks painted, it feels slick and smooth (owing to inherent lubicity of the POM polymer) rather than having the dry, rough surface associated with painted parts.  The grade uses a unique blend of metallic geometry and eliminates the cost, time, VOCs, and hazardous waste associated with painting while lowering costs 30%. Warranty issues are also expected to be reduced and this shows a trend of metallic-look MIC plastics being used on higher priced vehicles.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2013 Edge CUV System Supplier Johnson Controls, Inc. Material Processor Royal Plastics Inc.

Material Supplier Celanese Corp. Resin Hostaform MetaLX LX90Z XAP2 POM

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