In-mold finish.
Post-mold options.
Plastic finishing.
Finishing for injection molded plastic parts. Texture, polish, paint, label. Most finish defined by mold cavity.
Key principles.
Mirror polish
SPI A finishes mirror polished cavity. For clear plastics.
Smooth polish
SPI B finishes smooth — typical cosmetic surfaces.
Stoned
Stoned finish — even matte texture.
Bead blast
Bead-blasted cavity — uniform matte.
MT-11000 series
Mold-tech textures — wood grain, leather, geometric patterns.
Post-mold
Paint over molded part for color or coating.
Logos, labels
Pad printing for small graphics.
IMD
Film placed in mold during injection. Premium graphics.
Foil application
Metallic foil stamped onto molded part.
FAQ
SPI grades meaning?
SPI A1 highest mirror, D3 deepest matte. Each grade reflects mold cavity preparation.
Texture libraries?
MT-11000 series standard textures. Custom textures via electroformed inserts.
Paint adhesion to plastic?
Material-specific. ABS, PC easy. PP, PE difficult — flame treat or plasma activation needed.
Cosmetic surface placement?
Cosmetic surface in mold cavity (B-side). Gate marks, ejector pins on hidden side.
Decoration techniques?
Pad printing simplest. Hot stamping for premium. In-mold decoration highest aesthetic.
Color matching?
Pre-colored compound or in-machine color via masterbatch. Pantone-matched lots possible.