Exteriors
Front ends
INEOS Styrolution is the largest global supplier of styrenic plastics in radiator and bumper grill applications offering a broad product portfolio for superior aesthetics with either pre-coloured unpainted, painted or electroplated grades. Starting with the diamond grill, Luran® S has established a unique technical position at all the OEM who have adopted the hot stamping decorative films process. Novodur® High Heat ABS is used for excellent paint adhesion for painted radiator and bumper grill applications. Platable Novodur® grades, Novodur® P2MC and Novodur® Ultra 4140PG, are suitable for chrome plated frames and trims.
Spoilers
Different roof spoiler concepts are used depending on design, production size, and manufacturing processes, ranging from blow moulding to multi-component injection moulding. Novodur® HH-112 has been chosen by a major European carmaker for customisable spoilers, while another uses a two-component design combining Novodur® H801 for its high heat resistance and paintability, and Luran® S 778T for its UV and chemical resistance. For applications needing higher heat performance or structural rigidity, materials like Luran® SC KR2864C and glass-fibre-reinforced Novodur® grades are ideal. Both Novodur® and Luran® S are compatible with advanced assembly methods like gluing and welding.
Pillars
INEOS Styrolution offers high-performance styrenic solutions for A, B, and C-pillars, combining structural strength, surface aesthetics, and sustainability. Novodur ABS and High heat ABS offer excellent heat resistance painted pillars, while Luran® S delivers UV-stable, high gloss unpainted exterior pillar. Both product lines are available in ECO versions with recycled or bio-attributed content, supporting OEM sustainability goals. These materials enable cost-effective, design-flexible pillar solutions for modern passenger vehicles.
Rear view mirrors
INEOS Styrolution is the leading supplier for materials especially suited for mirror housings globally. Our products offer a superior UV stabilisation for unpainted mirror components. Luran® S (ASA) offers high flow properties and heat stability for technical design complex and shape. Novodur® High Heat (ABS) is used for excellent paint adhesion for painted mirror housings.
Front light housings
As the best high-heat ABS on the market, Novodur® High Heat provides high heat resistance, high-dimensional stability and excellent stiffness. INEOS Styrolution developed a new high light opacity and reflexion white color that enables to replace PC for front light bezels.
Products
Fascia and mounting brackets
Depending on the OEM’s requirements and the assembling design, INEOS Styrolution offers different solutions for the front and rear fascia brackets for the desired excellent dimensional stability, heat and impact resistance. Significant weight savings and potential cost savings can be achieved compared to other resins. The strength and stiffness of our grades Luran® S (ASA), Luran® SC (ASA+PC) and Novodur® High Heat (ABS) provide a robust design.
Exterior trims
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We offer a range of advanced materials for automotive exterior trims, including Luran® S for uncoated low-gloss surfaces with high UV, scratch, and chemical resistance, and Luran® SC for truck applications requiring enhanced heat and mechanical properties. Novodur® High Heat is ideal for high-gloss painted trims. New developments focus on alternatives for high-gloss applications and innovations like in-mould coating technology, which offers cost-effective, UV-resistant, and highly durable finishes. Material selection depends on specific application needs such as heat resistance, impact strength, and decorative requirements.
Lidar, radar, sensor covers
Luran® S (ASA) is the preferred material for next-generation autonomous and electric vehicle platforms, offering high dimensional stability to ensure radar and lidar accuracy. It provides superior UV and weathering resistance, making it ideal for unpainted or lightly painted applications, along with excellent surface aesthetics. With strong paint adhesion and color-stable matte or high-gloss finishes, Luran® S supports the integration of radar-transparent zones and hidden sensors. This makes it essential for sleek, functional bumper and skirt designs.
Products
Rear light housings
Novodur® High Heat (ABS) is currently used for rear lamp housings of numerous models from top global automotive brands. As the best high-heat ABS on the market, Novodur® High Heat provides high heat resistance, high-dimensional stability and excellent stiffness. INEOS Styrolution developed a new colour that enables laser welding techniques resulting in invisible weld lines, which improves aesthetics at lower cost.