abstract |
A method of forming a vehicle trim member is disclosed. The method includes positioning a decorative element inside a mold, forming a substrate and coupling the substrate to the decorative element, and demolding the vehicle trim member. Forming the substrate comprises injecting a first liquid resin material (e.g. isocyanate) and a second liquid resin material (polyol) into the mixing head to form a mixed resin material and mixing the interior of the mold and for the decorative element. Injecting the resin material. The decorative element may be formed of aluminum, alloy, thermoplastic, thermoset, elastomer, metal, wood, leather or fabric. n n Vehicle decorative trim, decorative elements, reactive injection molding, mounting tabs, resin materials. |