EXTRUDAT MIT AUF EINEM KERN COEXTRUDIERTEM THERMOPLASTISCHEM ELASTOMER MIT ZUSÄTZLICHER IONOMERER SCHAUFLÄCHE

摘要

An automotive vehicle molding (10) for enhancing the appearance of a vehicle includes a thermoplastic elastomer main body (14) and an ionomeric show surface (32). A plastic or metal core member (12) can be embedded in the main body (14) to provide additional stiffness and support. The ionomeric show surface (32) is extruded onto a belt line seal portion or other visible section of the molding (10). The ionomeric show surface (32) provides a tough, scratch resistant exterior that can easily be colored provided with a glossy surface to improve the aesthetics of the molding (10) and more closely match its appearance with the painted exterior of the vehicle.