Coatings for Plastics - Automotive Interior

Always in tune with the times, always innovative.

Beautifully designed components find their true value when finished with stylish and protective coating systems. Finishing is the last step in the component manufacturing process, but the first thing customers notice in the cabin environment. That’s why we design, develop and manufacture coatings that combine aesthetic appeal with functionality to help improve the distinctiveness of OEM interior designs while ensuring compliance with the latest environmental standards and OEM carbon footprint objectives.

Whether you are looking for highly advanced PVD coating systems that allow the integration of capacitive sensing technology, or design orientated robust paint systems such as Chrome Effects, High Gloss Monocoats, Textured finishes or Bio-based coatings - we are confident to offer a solution for any requirement.

Common application areas of our coatings (automotive interior)

Centre Console

Instrument Cluster

Cluster Switch Buttons

Decorative Parts

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Inserts

Airbag Cover

Axle Cover, Switches

Door Panel, Trim & Handle

Seat Back Panel & Trim

Headrest Inserts

Dash Board

Dash Board Trim

Air Vent Bezels

Speaker Covers

Explore our most popular coating systems for interior

Chrome Effect Systems

FCS Chrome Effect Systems have been used for many years on an extensive range of passenger and commercial vehicles, and we are widely recognised as the market leader in this technology.

FCS Chrome Effect Technologies are reliable, cost effective and environmentally preferable paint alternatives to galvanic chrome plating. Ideal for highly visible components where both visual and perceived quality play an important role in consumer decisions, FCS Chrome Effect Systems deliver excellent liquid metal appearance on plastic components, and can be developed in various metal effects / gloss levels.

Our first chrome effect developments date back to 2009, and since then we have been continuously working with some of the most prestigious OEMs to offer innovative solutions that satisfy ever-stricter design, testing and environmental requirements of the industry.

Our Portfolio of Chrome Replacement Paint/Coatings alternatives are listed below;

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

High Gloss Monocoats

In addition to offering immaculate finish on various plastic components - including ABS, PC, PC/ABS and Pretreated PP – our 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 CO2 emissions.

One coat system
Specifically developed against abrasion and micro-scratches
Can be tinted to dark and off-black colours

Other Monocoats & Multi Coat Systems

FCS monocoat and multi-coat systems combine robustness with aesthetic appeal, helping elevate the perceived quality of interior components.

Our monocoat technologies provide direct adhesion to a variety of plastic substrates, combining ease of use with proven performance against chemical and physical impacts. While Monocoats can be a great option for various components, we also offer multi-coat systems for design intends that require certain visual elements and the ultimate test performance.

Waterborne
Solventborne (TX Free, Low VOC)
1K / 2K
Colours for Environment or Decorative Trim
All Gloss Levels
UV Curing, Scratch Resistant Monocoats

UV Curing Coatings

With decades of experience in UV formulation, FCS has earned the reputation for supplying and supporting UV solutions for a wide range of applications. Our experience in this area ensures quality and productivity gains for our customers.

FCS UV coatings instantly respond to UV light and create a highly scratch resistant protective film on plastic substrates, providing excellent gloss and finish for automotive interiors.

In addition to our Mono Cure UV Finishes, we also offer Dual Cure UV Coatings for interior applications. For more information visit Dual Cure Coatings.

Laser Etch Coatings

Achieving precise patterns, through laser marking, requires carefully formulated coating systems and many years of industry knowledge.

FCS laser-etch coatings prove how technology and design can work in perfect harmony. Our laser-etch expertise has evolved beyond the purely functional, and is being used on larger interior parts to add aesthetic appeal and to give the opportunity for personalisation. This allows designers to create intricate patterns on a variety of components from door grab handles to air vent surrounds, inviting closer inspection of their glamourous colour combinations and precision motifs.

Textured & Haptic Finishes

Turning plastic components into premium looking, luxuriously textured surfaces demands the finest products that deliver exceptional sensory and mechanical performance.

FCS develops the very best haptic finishes with high chemical and scratch resistance, helping you differentiate your products in the market place.

Jaxaterra - Biobased Black

Strikingly black on the outside.

Surprisingly green on the inside.

Developed and tested to the same standards as our market proven traditional waterbased topcoats, JaxaTerra Black monocoat brings together the advantages of an established waterbased technology with the ecological benefits of new generation bio-based raw materials.

With a commitment to reduce our own and our customers’ environmental impact, JaxaTerra Black monocoat represents FCS’ first commercial bio-based content product on the market, and signifies the direction we are moving towards. No different to apply or cure than any traditional waterbased automotive coating, JaxaTerra Black delivers exceptional results whilst focusing on sustainability.