| Summary: |
A 10-year weatherable, Class A, no-paint surface roof
module produced using a polycarbonate copolymer film. Weight savings >50%
vs. a painted steel roof system. |
| Most Innovative Feature: |
10-year weatherable, Class A, No-paint surface finish on a
horizontal body panel |
| Other Innovative Features: |
Gloss and gloss retention, Distinctiveness of Image,
chemical resistance, scratch resistance, ease of repair and excellent
processability. |
| What Forming Process? |
Thermoforming, In-Mold-Decoration (IMD) PU-LFI RIM |
| First Time Process Used: |
Yes. |
| Previous Process: |
Replaced painted metal for roof panel. |
| Tooling Innovations: |
Class-A Thermoforming tool for the first time. |
| New Material Developments: |
New LEXAN SLX film developed to provide a true 10-year
paint replacement meeting Global OEM requirements. |
| Weight Savings: |
Over 50% weight savings as compared to a painted steel roof
system. |
| Cost Savings: |
N/A |
| Cost Avoidance: |
Investment avoidance for a new paint line at the tier of
approximately $30MM. |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: |
A lightweight targa top roof that can be easily removed and
stored by vehicle owner without compromising on styling and appearance. |
| Translates to Other Vehicles?: |
Yes. Several under development. |
| Safety Benefits: |
N/A. |
| Environmental Benefits: |
Eliminates the need to paint and hence all VOCs, and waste
disposal associated with paint is avoided. |
| Additional Comments: |
First film technology that is capable of meeting stringent
OEM needs for a full-vehicle paint elimination solution. Film will meet the
needs for vertical and horizontal body panels as well as all other
components where a superior surface finish is desired. |
