Exterior automotive thermoplastic parts can be painted in the mold using paint film laminate technology. This is accomplished by insert molding of a vacuum thermoformed shell made from the paint film laminate. This process provides a smooth, high-gloss painted surface meeting automotive requirements and exhibiting exceptional resistance to chemical etching. Solid colors, metallics and graphic patterns can be produced. Since the paint film laminate is applied dry, the process generates no VOC emissions and doe not require any painting facilities. This paper describes how the paint film laminate is manufactured, how it provides a painted part advantages of the process and commercial applications.


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    Title :

    In-mold painting of thermoplastic parts using paint film laminate technology


    Additional title:

    Färben thermoplastischer Teile in der Form durch Laminierung mit Farbschichten


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    11 Seiten, 5 Bilder


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    In-mold painting of thermoplastic parts using paint film laminate technology

    Fridley,C.H. / Avery Dennison Automotive,US | Automotive engineering | 1992


    In-mold painting of thermoplastic parts using paint film laminate technology

    Fridley,C.H. / Avery Dennison Automotive,US | Automotive engineering | 1992