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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 1990
Filed:
Jan. 08, 1990
Thomas M Ellison, Charlotte, NC (US);
Robert A Winton, Charlotte, NC (US);
Rexham Corporation, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
A flexible decorative sheet material for use in surfacing automobile body panels and the like is disclosed. The sheet material is characterized by having the appearance of a glossy base coat/clear coat automotive paint finish. The material comprises a substantially transparent outer layer, and a pigmented coating on the undersurface of the outer layer which is visible therethrough. The pigmented coating preferably has reflective flakes uniformly distributed therein to impart to the sheet material the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. Also disclosed are shaped articles which have such sheet materials adhered to one side thereof, and a method for making such sheet materials.