Case Study: Wheel Flares Molded-In-Color with Bexloy® W Cost 50% Less than Painted Parts
DuPont™ Bexloy® W allows automakers to produce attractive high-gloss parts without paint.
Application Description
Injection-molded wheel flares require an attractive durable appearance, strength and scratch resistance and offer low cost versus painted parts.
Materials Selected and Why
DuPont™ Bexloy® W thermoplastic modified ionomer resin is engineered for injection molded exterior automotive applications. It is designed for use where the principal requirements are a combination of relative low cost plus attractive, durable appearance. Bexloy® W offers:
- Improved abrasion and scratch resistance
- Superior weatherability
- Higher impact strength
- Glossy, rich colors
- Excellent molded-in-color appearance
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