What is the difference between slush molding material and hard plastic?

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Maureen
07/29/25 7:59pm
The difference between slush molding material and hard plastic lies in their hardness. Here is additional information: 1. Internal materials: Slush molding has a foam layer inside, making it less hard than hard plastic. The materials used in slush molding are different, resulting in higher manufacturing costs compared to hard plastic. The surface layer of slush molding material is made by heating polypropylene styrene, with a foam layer in the middle, while hard plastic is made from plastic materials. 2. Smoothness: The car dashboard uses hard plastic decoration. To save costs, the hard plastic dashboard has a stronger reflective texture and is smoother. If slush molding were used, the dashboard would not be as smooth.
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