Surface Degradation of Mold-in-Color Polymers for Exterior Applications Chrysler Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Luxgrant, Richard, author.

Conference Name:

International Body Engineering Conference & Exposition (1998-09-29 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1998

Summary:

This study was conducted to analyze and quantify the effects of accelerated weathering on the surface of various "weatherable" polymers currently utilized for molded-in-color exterior automotive applications. Evaluations consisted of gloss/color retention and surface changes after accelerated weathering exposure, with and without intermittent washing, to simulate product life cycle. Results were found to be affected by both polymer type and interim surface treatments. Data are presented as a means to define specific performance and aesthetic capabilities of these various polymers in a mold-in-color environment to optimize material selection for related component applications

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Publisher Number:

982339

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