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Case Study: Bexloy® W Gives Front and Rear Fascia Accurate Color Match and Optimum Gloss

Automakers simplify and reduce component costs by as much as 50% by using Bexloy® W molded-in color instead of painted fascia.

Application Description

Automobile front and rear fascia, molded-in-color to match painted body parts.

Materials Selected and Why

DuPont™ Bexloy® W modified ionomer resin was the first material to feature optimum gloss and depth of color needed to accurately match vehicle body colors.

Bexloy® W also offers superior scratch- and mar resistance, fade resistance and low temperature impact performance compared to conventional TPO (thermoplastic olefin) material.

Benefits Gained

  • Optimum depth of color matching to painted finishes
  • Lower cost versus painted fascia
  • Tough, durable parts
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