Lustrous Piano Black Finish is Back

May 1, 2012 - PRLog -- A piano black finish is still all the rage. Its lustrous and attractive surface, on which cleverly designed controls can be integrated and made not just practical, but aesthetically pleasing too is no longer an elusive goal, but is now within easier reach of every automotive component manufacturer thanks to MacDermid Autotype Autoflex® XtraForm™.

The Autoflex® XtraForm™ film provides the ideal solution for designers and component manufacturers seeking to achieve the ultimate piano black finish for parts such as Radio or Automotive Infotainment bezels, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning panels (HVAC), interior trims and buttons. The film’s superior high gloss surface, devised especially for the automotive market using our Film Insert Moulding process, also referred to as IMD, offers deep formability, excellent clarity and tight registration, as well as outstanding scratch and chemical resistance.

Renato Mozzi, International Sales Manager, MacDermid Autotype explains, “Leading global automotive manufacturers are already using our films to meet the highest aesthetic demands of dashboard design while providing the toughest possible wear and tear performance. The film’s versatility offers outstanding opportunities for truly creative applications that will enhance any modern component.”

MacDermid Autotype will exhibit its range of FIM products on stand D74 in Hall 13 at Plast Milano, from May 8th to 12th.