METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTIPLE LEVELS OF AUTOMOBILE TRIM

摘要

The present invention provides a method for manufacturing at least two types of automobile trim level pieces using a single injection molding apparatus. The method includes the steps of preparing a mold having two pieces uniting to form an internal cavity and having an injection port located in one of the pieces, and preparing at least two different trim level pieces using this mold. The present invention further provides a decorative automobile trim piece comprising a formed metal sheet and a resin layer applied to the metal sheet. Also provided is a trim level piece comprising a n insert with a through hole, a decorative surface, and an insert backing. The trim level piece further comprises a resin backing associated with the insert backing, and a resin feature on the decorative surface.