3M™ Exterior Trim Film is paint replacement film designed to replace chrome-plated or painted parts to streamline the manufacturing process. It was built to withstand the environmental challenges on the open road while conforming to the curves, angles and creativity of your design. Explore different finishes such as chrome and high-gloss black.
Exterior trim film from 3M is formulated to work with thermoplastic olefin (TPO), thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC-ABS), and stainless-steel substrates. It is compatible with existing extrusion, injection molding and roll forming processes.
- Provides greater design flexibility and weight reduction opportunities when compared to painting solutions
- Holds up to prolonged exterior weathering and tough environmental conditions
- Cost-effective alternative to stamp chrome plating
- Helps OEMs move away from traditional chrome plating and galvanized processes, which can be hazardous to the environment and worker health
- Enables production of complex moldings with multilayer film construction
- Improves cycle times by integrating with the manufacturing process
Recommended applications:
- Belt line moldings
- Door sash molding
- Quarter trim
- Roof ditch moldings
