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A protective coating for automotive interior components includes an aesthetic finish and an outer fluoropolymer protective layer. The fluoropolymer layer provides a barrier to protect the aesthetic qualities of the aesthetic finish from degradation, for example, from exposure to chemicals and contact wear. The aesthetic finish may include an aesthetic layer, for example, a paint layer. The component includes a substrate, for example a plastic, metal, wood, or other structural material, having an outer surface that is exposed to the automotive interior. The fluoropolymer layer is ultra-thin and is substantially transparent so that the visual appearance of the aesthetic layer is not noticeably altered. A method of providing a protective barrier for an automotive interior component finish includes providing a solution of fluoropolymer and solvent and applying the solution to the component finish.
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