Eric Drozd - Farmington Hills MI, US Sean Scott - Walled Lake MI, US Peter Koetsier - Taylor MI, US
International Classification:
B32B003/04
US Classification:
428/122000, 428/457000
Abstract:
An automotive vehicle molding for enhancing the appearance of a vehicle includes a thermoplastic elastomer main body and an ionomeric show surface. A plastic or metal core member can be embedded in the main body to provide additional stiffness and support. The ionomeric show surface is extruded onto a belt line seal portion or other visible section of the molding. The ionomeric show surface provides a tough, scratch resistant exterior that can easily be colored provided with a glossy surface to improve the aesthetics of the molding and more closely match its appearance with the painted exterior of the vehicle.