Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches Artisan™ High-Gloss, Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Paint Replacement Parts molded from Artisan pre-colored thermoplastics offer excellent scratch resistance compared to painted plastic, which minimizes the appearance of scratches. These thermoplastics bring two added benefits: because there is no painting process required, energy use is reduced and VOCs are eliminated.

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