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Materials
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Lightweight, impact-resistant, dimensionally stable, and fully compatible with decorative electroplating surface treatment — the standard substrate for premium decorative hardware and consumer electronics exterior components
Surface Finish — Brushed Nickel Electroplating
Multi-layer electroplating: copper base coat for surface levelling + semi-bright nickel for corrosion resistance + bright nickel for reflectivity + satin nickel top coat
Brushed nickel finish: directional linear brush texture applied uniformly across all exterior faces prior to final sealing — producing a consistent warm satin metallic sheen
Resistant to UV exposure, humidity, and daily contact wear under normal indoor use conditions
Key Advantages
Distinctive Bow-Tie Silhouette — The twin-arm bow-tie form with central circular ring is a recognised premium automotive interior design motif — immediately communicating craftsmanship, symmetry, and design intent in a dashboard environment where most trim components are rectangular or generic in profile.
Raised Central Ring Detail — The circular ring projecting above the arm face plane creates a shadow line around the framed instrument gauge, drawing the eye to the dial face and adding a watch-bezel quality to the instrument cluster presentation.
Seamless Single-Piece Surface — The continuous, flowing surface transition from ring to arm — with no visible joints, inserts, or assembly lines anywhere on the front face — is only achievable through single-piece injection moulding, and is the key detail that distinguishes OEM-quality trim from aftermarket alternatives.
Raised Perimeter Bead Depth — The subtle raised bead running the full perimeter of each arm adds a second layer of surface relief to the component face, creating highlight and shadow variation across the brushed nickel surface that shifts with viewing angle and ambient light.
UV & Interior Temperature Resistant — Brushed nickel electroplated ABS surface withstands prolonged UV exposure through vehicle glazing and wide interior temperature cycling throughout the vehicle service life without fading, peeling, or dimensional distortion.
Full OEM Customization — Overall span, ring diameter, arm width and profile, perimeter bead geometry, mounting clip layout, and surface finish can all be specified for exact vehicle model dashboard geometry and instrument housing dimensions.
Key Features
Bow-tie silhouette — twin flat paddle arms with central raised circular ring aperture
Raised circular ring projects above arm face plane for instrument gauge framing depth
Smooth seamless surface transition from ring to arm — no visible joints
Raised perimeter bead detail running full arm length on both arms
Squared-off arm end caps for clean dashboard panel integration
Rear snap-fit mounting bosses for tool-free push-fit installation
Full-body brushed nickel electroplated finish
ABS construction — lightweight, UV-resistant, dimensionally stable
Suitable for instrument gauge surround, dial bezel frame, and dashboard accent trim applications
OEM span, ring diameter, arm profile, and finish customization available
Manufacturing Process
Injection Molding — High-precision tooling produces the complete bow-tie form — central ring, twin arms, perimeter bead, and rear mounting boss features — in a single moulding operation, ensuring seamless surface transitions, consistent wall thickness, and accurate ring-to-arm geometry throughout.
Surface Preparation — Moulded ABS parts undergo chemical etching and activation treatment to ensure strong, uniform electroplating adhesion across the full compound-curved exterior surface including the concave ring inner wall and perimeter bead transitions.
Multi-Layer Electroplating — Parts pass through a controlled plating line: copper base layer for surface levelling across all curved transitions, semi-bright nickel for corrosion resistance, bright nickel for reflectivity, followed by a satin nickel top coat.
Brushed Finishing — Directional linear brush texture is applied uniformly across both arm faces and the ring outer face prior to final sealing, producing a consistent satin grain aligned with the long axis of the component.
Dimensional & Appearance Inspection — Every batch undergoes dimensional verification of overall span, ring diameter, aperture size, and mounting boss position, plus visual inspection of brush texture consistency, bead detail clarity, and plating coverage completeness before shipment.
Flexible Production Lines — Supports standard catalogue profiles and fully custom OEM tooling from prototype sampling through high-volume automotive interior trim production.