A new bioplastic that can be dyed and is said to result in better quality surfaces than can be achieved with traditional painted plastic on interior and exterior car parts has been jointly developed by Mazda Motor Corporation and Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan.
Not only is it made from plant-derived materials, but because it can be dyed, the emissions of volatile organic compounds associated with the traditional vehicle painting processes can also be reduced.
A deep hue and smooth, mirror-like finish of surfaces has been achieved and the material will be used for the first time for interior parts in the all-new Mazda MX-5 which will be launched globally in 2015.
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