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More Exterior Trim Case Studies

Listed below are case studies specific to exterior trim parts on the car.  

Door Handles Roof Accessories Trim Wheels & Wheel Covers

Door Handles

 
Good looking automotive door handles also perform well

Design versitility and good surface finish make Crastin® PBT the choice for door handles.

 

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Roof Accessories

 
Webasto elects DuPont™ Crastin® for BMW sunroof frame

Dimensional stability, low-warp properties and abrasion resistance were the main reasons DuPont™ Crastin®LW9020 thermoplastic polyester was chosen for sunroof frame sections on BMW’s Series 1 and 3 models.

 

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Roof fasteners provide multifunctional integration

Delrin® acetal resin’s excellent moldability and dimensional stability enable integrated design and cost reduction.

 

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Trim

 
Saturn finds perfect fit and look for roof appliques with Rynite® PET

Roof appliques molded from DuPont™ Rynite® PET thermoplastic polyester resin meet tight fit and finish expectations for the Saturn VUE sport utility vehicle.

 

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Wheel & Wheel Covers

 
Hubcaps made from Zytel® combat truck axle leaks

Impact resistance, leak-resistance and lower production costs make Zytel® nylon an excellent replacement for aluminum and steel.

 

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