Coatings for Plastics - Automotive Exterior

Driving your projects forward

Since the early 1970s, we have been developing, manufacturing and supplying innovative coatings for automotive plastics.

Today, from Chrome Effect Coating systems and High Gloss Monocoats to UV, Dual Cure and PVD Coatings, our exterior coating technologies are trusted and used by many high-profile automotive tier suppliers around the world.

Our cutting edge technologies offer consistent quality and performance, ensuring compliance with the latest environmental standards and OEM carbon footprint targets.

Common application areas of our coatings (automotive exterior)

Explore our most popular coating systems for exterior

Chrome Effect Systems

“Smart, Stylish, Elegant, Fast, Powerful, Affordable or Futuristic…

We have a Chrome Effect Solutions for any vehicle type!”

FCS Chrome Effect Technologies are reliable cost effective and environmentally preferable paint alternatives to galvanic chrome plating.

When it comes to Chrome Effects, there is no “one size fits all” solution. Whether you are looking for superior aesthetics, an extensive range of colour options or greater resistance against mechanical and environmental impacts - we have the right product for you!

Depending on the OEM specs, substrate type, component geometry, production line configuration, environmental and financial objectives, we can offer manufacturers the most suitable products from our market-proven portfolio of Chrome Effects.

3 Coat Chrome Effects
2 Coat Chrome Effects
MonoChrome Effects (1 Coat)
PVD Coatings - Read More
UVeChrome (1 Coat, Dual Curing System) - Read More

Product Pedigree & Design : FCS Chrome Effects have been enhancing the appearance of some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles, for over a decade, with numerous design effects - from standard and dark shades to bronze and copper tones.

Application: Our Chrome Effect Coatings are renowned for their excellent liquid metal appearance, and are proven for their ease-of-processing in the manufacture of highly visible components such as grilles, air vents, steering wheel inserts, bumper and door trim.

High Gloss Monocoats

Product Brief: In addition to offering immaculate finish on various plastic components - including ABS, PC, PC/ABS and Pretreated PP - FCS High Gloss Monocoats promote fast and cost-effective production thanks to their ability to combine the visual and functional properties of standard three coat systems in just one coat. This eliminates the use of primer and clearcoat, boosting the speed of paint applications and helping manufacturers reduce their energy consumption, material use, waste and carbon footprint.

Application & Test Performance: Particularly in dark and off-black colours, our high gloss monocoats bring an innovative and cost-effective solution to your operations whilst ensuring exceptional gloss, colour and finish on plastic components. Continually refined to meet and exceed the ever increasing OEM specifications, FCS High Gloss Monocoats go beyond what meets the eye.

Other Monocoats & Multi Coat Systems

FCS Mono & Multi Coat Technologies also cover a broad range of requirements such as;

Colours for Environment and Decorative Trim
Anodised Effects
1K/2K products
Solventborne and Waterborne Technologies
All Gloss Levels

UV Curing Coatings

Robustness meets sharper definition

As part of the multinational Fujikura Kasei Group Network (FGN), we manufacture and supply globally approved FGN UV Coatings.

Formulated to withstand the toughest conditions throughout a vehicle’s life cycle, FGN UV coatings provide outstanding scratch resistance, excellent weathering performance and a superior finish on polycarbonate substrates. Cured within seconds, our UV finishes enable increased production line speeds and reduced energy consumption. Use of these coatings on PC substrates, e.g. B-Pillars, offers improved aesthetics, durability and long-term gloss retention compared to uncoated PMMA B-Pillars.

FGN UV coatings protect against UV degradation, and give sharper definition to the overall appearance of polycarbonate components.

Conductive Primers

With a product portfolio proven for use over commonly used plastics such as PC/ABS, pre treated PP and Nylon, and with a wealth of expertise in supplying to some of the largest Tier 1s in the UK and Europe, our highly advanced conductive primers will help you achieve your productivity and sustainability targets.