Coatings for Plastics - Automotive Exterior
Cutting‑edge coatings for plastics
consistent, compliant, and built for tomorrow.
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.
Picture Diagram: Common application areas of our coatings (automotive exterior)
Explore our most popular coating systems for exterior
Chrome Effect Coatings
Portfolio:
FCS Chrome Effect Technologies provide reliable, cost‑effective and environmentally preferable alternatives to galvanic chrome plating.
Based on OEM requirements, substrate, geometry, production setup and sustainability or cost targets, we supply the most suitable option from our proven Chrome Effect portfolio:
Design:
For over a decade, FCS Chrome Effects have enhanced some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles, offering finishes from standard and dark chrome to bronze and copper tones
Application:
Our Chrome Effect Coatings are proven for their ease-of-processing in the manufacture of highly visible components such as grilles, air vents, side skirts, bumper and exterior door trim.
High Gloss Monocoats
Colour, Gloss, Finish, Ease of Processing, Performance & Economy - all solved in one single coat ✓
Product Brief:
FCS High Gloss Monocoats deliver an immaculate finish on plastics such as ABS, PC, PC/ABS and pretreated PP, while enabling faster, more cost‑efficient production. By combining the visual and functional performance of a traditional three‑coat system into a single coat, our High Gloss Monocoats remove the need for primer and clearcoat, speeding up application and reducing energy use, material consumption, waste and overall carbon footprint.
Application & Test Performance:
Particularly for dark and off‑black colours, our high‑gloss monocoats offer an innovative, cost‑effective solution while delivering exceptional gloss, colour and finish on plastic components. Continuously refined to meet rising OEM standards, FCS High Gloss Monocoats perform beyond what’s visible.
Other Monocoats & Multi Coat
Covering a broad range of requirements
1) Textured Effects
2) Colours for Environment and Decorative Trim
3) Anodised Effects
4) 1K/2K products
5) Solventborne & Waterborne Technologies
6) All Gloss Levels
UV Curing Coatings
Globally approved coating systems
As part of the multinational Fujikura Kasei Group Network (FGN), we manufacture and supply globally approved FGN UV Coatings.
Robustness meets sharper definition
FGN UV coatings deliver exceptional scratch resistance, weathering performance and a superior finish on polycarbonate, while protecting against UV degradation and sharpening overall component definition. With instant curing, they increase line speeds and reduce energy use. On PC parts such as B‑Pillars, they offer better aesthetics, durability and long‑term gloss than uncoated PMMA.
Conductive Primers
With proven performance on PC/ABS, pre‑treated PP and Nylon - and backed by extensive experience supplying major Tier 1s across the UK and Europe - our advanced conductive primers support both productivity and sustainability goals.
Product Range:
2K Black & Grey Conductive Primers
1K Grey Primer for PP
2K White Conductive Primer for bright colours
Pop‑free Conductive Primers for SMC & composites (Read More)
View Our Other Coating Technologies for Exterior
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Primers for SMC/RTM
Pop-Free Technology
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PVD Coatings
Automotive & Non-auto Applications
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Automotive Lighting
UV & Thermally Cured Coatings