| Summary: |
Development of a lower pigmentation paint for an IP Top Pad
that provides lower gloss and higher chemical resistance. Paint cost
reduction: 2%. |
| Most Innovative Feature: |
Lower pigmentation paint (water based) allowing lower gloss
and higher chemical resistance. Key innovation is also development of
plastics color concentration. |
| Other Innovative Features: |
Roll goods are painted prior to Vacuum forming for maximum
efficiency. |
| What Forming Process? |
Painting then vacuum forming. |
| First Time Process Used: |
Do not know. |
| Previous Process: |
Full - Hide Paint was used previously. |
| Tooling Innovations: |
Special spraymation procedure to confirm batch hiding,
color, and gloss. Also, specific color concentration for TPO for color match
and consistency. |
| New Material Developments: |
Formulate the correct resin, pigment, and flattener
combination to maximize the desired combination of results. |
| Weight Savings: |
No weight savings. |
| Cost Savings: |
Paint cost reduced by 2%. |
| Cost Avoidance: |
Avoided potential solution of post painting to meet
required gloss and chemical resistance. LOW SURFACE GLOSS IS A MAJOR
REQUIREMENT FROM OEMS. |
| Direct Consumer Benefit: |
Yes. Better resistance to consumer chemicals. Lower gloss
look requested by GM. |
| Translates to Other Vehicles?: |
Yes, we are considering other applications. |
| Safety Benefits: |
Less potential veiling glare. |
| Environmental Benefits: |
This is a water base paint formulation. Much lower VOCs
than solvent. Co-solvents used are more mild than traditional solvents used
in solvent base paints. |
| Additional Comments: |
None. |
