Method For Producing A Transparent Part For A Vehicle

Patent No. EP3815838 (titled "Method For Producing A Transparent Part For A Vehicle") was filed by Compagnie Plastic Omnium on Nov 4, 2020. The application was issued on Jun 28, 2023.

Patent Summary

A method for manufacturing a transparent vehicle part that improves aesthetic appearance by eliminating color matching issues with vehicle paint. The method involves applying a varnish layer to the transparent part, followed by a paint layer, and then laser etching the paint layer to achieve the desired opacity. This eliminates the need for an opacifying primer layer, which can cause color matching problems, and provides a precise and uniform appearance.

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REHAU AUTOMOTIVEMar 28, 2024GRUNECKER PATENT

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EP3815838

COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM
Application Number
EP20205793A
Filing Date
Nov 4, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 26, 2023
Publication Date
Jun 28, 2023