SilFORT™ Hardcoats for Exterior Automotive Parts

For many years, automotive manufacturers have been replacing glass and metal with light-weight plastics to increase fuel efficiency, as well as to enhance design capabilities. However, plastics that are not properly coated, are susceptible to deterioration due to weather, scratching and blemishing, as well as chemical and solvent attacks. Momentive’s SilFORT hardcoats offer automotive manufacturers the ability to replace glass and metal with lightweight plastics, such as polycarbonate and PMMA, while extending the long-term exterior durability and performance of the exterior parts.

Key Features, Typical Benefits, and Typical Applications

Key Features and Typical Benefits

• Long-term weatherability
• High scratch and abrasion resistance
• Durable high-gloss finish
• Chemical resistance
• Transparency
• Reduced weight, increased fuel efficiency
• Design flexibility
• Long-lasting surface
• Enhanced signal transparency

Typical Applications

• Front modules for electric vehicles 
• Protective covers for ADAS sensors 
• Door pillars 
• Appliques