Dodge Nitro and Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited utilize glass as integral
elements of vehicle design
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Solutia Automotive continues to
provide automotive designers the right tools to transform automotive glass
from a standard commodity to a dramatic element of design. And, the
heart-stopping results can be seen at this year's Specialty Equipment
Market Association (SEMA) Show on both the Dodge Nitro and the Jeep(R)
Wrangler Unlimited.
The Dodge Nitro on display at SEMA is designed for maximum street cred
with special body modifications, a 5.7 liter HEMI(R) engine, and bright
purple window glass that brings out deeper purple tones in the Nitro's
pearlized paint. The glass is Solutia Automotive's Vanceva(R) color system,
which can produce glass in a wide array of colors to add character to any
vehicle -- 1,500 colors to be exact.
"Windows are a signature feature of the Nitro that set it apart and
differentiate it from its production brethren," said Ralph Gilles, Vice
President, Jeep/Truck, Specialty Vehicle and Color/Trim Studios - Chrysler
Group. "It has a performance truck theme and the HEMI and the stand-out
purple glass make it more extreme and exciting."
Vanceva is a Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) interlayer that contains color and
is laminated between two pieces of glass. It's a hard-working beauty that,
in addition to color, brings benefits of intrusion resistance, solar
protection and noise reduction. For automakers, Vanceva is a simple, yet
highly versatile, drop-in solution that provides multiple benefits from
design form through product function.
In contrast to the Nitro, which is aimed at the Tuner market, the
Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited is, according to Gilles, a totally different
story. "The Wrangler Unlimited underscores the luxury potential of the
Jeep, yet has all the capability and functionality of an iconic Jeep," said
Gilles. The body is painted in a special, luxurious metallic silver and the
roof is painted to match the body. Uniting these elements is the vehicle's
glass that shimmers with Solutia's LLumar(R) post-applied film. The LLumar
window film gives the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited an upscale urban appeal and
gives this luxury paramilitary vehicle an air of prestige for the rugged
individualist.
LLumar is not just another pretty window film. Its performance features
include reducing glare, reflecting heat and eliminating 99.9 percent of the
sun's ultra violet rays. To learn more about LLumar films, visit
http://www.llumar.com .
For OEM production vehicles as well as for the aftermarket enthusiast,
Solutia Automotive offers innovative solutions for vehicle design and
performance.
About Solutia Inc.
Solutia Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SOLUQ), an independent, publicly
owned enterprise headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has a major presence
in both national and international markets. Solutia produces Saflex(R) and
Vanceva(R) brand polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers, that are used to
manufacture the laminated glass used in automotive, architectural and
residential applications throughout the world, and is the sole supplier o
PVB for aircraft -- the most demanding application. Solutia's other
businesses include nylon fibers, plastics, and intermediates;
pharmaceutical services; window films for aftermarket applications;
aviation hydraulic fluids; and other performance products.
At its inception, Solutia Automotive's side laminated glass was
exclusively found on two high-end European sedans. Today, it can be found
on 43 vehicle models, from coupes to full-size SUVs, by manufacturers from
all over the world. Solutia Automotive manufactures interlayers used in
laminated glass, and is not a glass producer itself. Information about
Solutia Automotive may be found at http://www.solutiaautomotive.com .
SOURCE Solutia Automotive
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Related links:
http://www.llumar.com
http://www.solutiaautomotive.com
CONTACT:
Patricia Radice of Constand Communications
Group, +1-313-964-4437, Mobile: +1-248-321-4651,
pat@ccgdetroit.com
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