posted April 12, 2003 10:57 AM
What is that material called on the lower portion of automobiles and some SUV's. Just below the trim line of the doors. It is like a black, hardened plastic and I've noticed that some autos/suv's are putting more and more of it on their autos. Please advise.
Posts: 117 From:Wharton, NJ, USA Registered: Jun 2001
posted April 14, 2003 10:28 AM
TPE, Thermoplastic Elastomer.
This is a toughened version of inexpensive thermoplastics like PE and PP. Elastomers (rubbery material) is finely dispersed to give the plastic some ductility and low temperature impact resistance.
posted April 12, 2003 10:57 AM
