Molykote Lubricants for Vehicle Exterior Design
Design for Lightweight Styling Durability
Meet your critical lubrication requirements for advanced vehicle exterior design with Molykote brand specialty lubricants from Dow Consumer Solutions.
With our in-depth expertise, a heritage of innovation, problem-solving collaboration and reliable global supply and technical support, these high-performance Smart Lubrication™ solutions are precisely formulated and application-matched to help you achieve:
- Energy efficiency with reduced friction losses and increased wear control
- Comfort and design with enhanced smoothness and reduced noise and vibration
- Safety with added component reliability, less wear and more corrosion resistance
- Sustainability with increased process efficiency and durable component service life
Design for lightweight styling durability with a choice of Molykote brand Smart Lubrication solutions:
- Greases with special additives to resist water washout, evaporation or oxidation
- Silicone compounds for light-load lubricating and sealing in extreme temperatures
- Anti-seize pastes with high levels of lubricating solids for heavy loads and slow speeds
- Anti-friction coatings for clean, dry-film lubrication to control friction, wear and noise
- Solids and powders for plastics lubrication and specialized friction-control additives
- Oils and dispersions with performance additives in synthetic or mineral blends
Innovate With Smart Science
Proven, effective Molykote brand Smart Lubrication solutions can help you meet vehicle exterior design goals for durable styling innovation:
Reduce mass without compromising durability
- Sunroof, panoramic roof slides
- Sliding door, liftgate rails
- Adaptive front lighting systems (AFS) actuators and guides
Reduce squeaks, rattles and unwanted noise
- Mirrors, antennas
- Body-control actuators
- Windshield wiper motors and levers
- Control/release cables
Protect and lubricate vehicle security and access
- Door entry, latching and locking systems
- Hood, trunk, liftgate and sliding door opening and latching mechanisms
Smart Lubrication™ Selection Guide: Exterior Applications
| Application | Design Need |
| Actuators, Small Motors | Reduced friction, wear and noise |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® YM-102 Grease | Synthetic grease for lubrication of plastic components |
| Molykote® EM-50L Grease | Synthetic grease with good noisedamping properties |
| Application | Design Need |
| AFS Headlamp Actuator | Extended lubricant service life |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® L-8030 Lubricant | Solid lubricants in fluorinated solvent form quick-drying, nontacky lubricating film |
| Application | Design Need |
| Linear Guides and Slides | Reduced friction, wear and noise |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® AI-6159 Grease | Synthetic grease with good lubrication for glass-fiber-reinforced plastics |
| Molykote® G-1050 Grease | Synthetic grease with white solids beneficial for noise reduction |
| Application | Design Need |
| Locks, Latches and Levers | Protect against moisture, corrosion and seizure |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® D-708 Anti-Friction Coating | Heat-cured, PTFE-based AFC with excellent corrosion protection |
| Molykote® 3400A LF Anti-Friction Coating | Heat-cured, MoS2 -based AFC with excellent lubrication and corrosion protection |
| Molykote® D-7409 Anti-Friction Coating | Heat-cured, MoS2 -based AFC with excellent lubrication properties |
| Application | Design Need |
| Mirror and Door Assemblies | Reduce squeaks and rattles |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® EM-60L Grease | Synthetic grease suitable for lowtemperature lubrication of plastics |
| Application | Design Need |
| Mirror Adjustment | Improve service life, wear and smoothness |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® E Paste | Synthetic paste with several types of special solid lubricants |
| Molykote® YM-103 Grease | Synthetic grease with good load-carrying capacity and wear resistance |
| Application | Design Need |
| Sunroof/Moonroof Guide Tracks | Reduced friction and wear; improved smoothness |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® G-1023 Grease | Synthetic grease with good lubricity for glass-fiber-reinforced plastics |
| Molykote® EM-50L Grease | Synthetic grease with good noisedamping properties |
| Molykote® PG-75 Grease | Semi-synthetic grease for plastic-plastic and plastic-metal combinations |
| Application | Design Need |
| Wiper System Motors | Extended lubricant service life |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® MI-60 Grease | Synthetic PAO-based grease with solid lubricants for excellent plastics lubricity |
| Application | Design Need |
| Wiper Lever System | Reduce wear and noise |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® 111 Silicone Compound | Translucent silicone with excellent water resistance |
| Application | Design Need |
| Control/Release Cables | Reduce friction, sticking and wear |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® 33 Light Extreme Low Temperature Grease | Silicone-based grease with excellent low-temperature resistance |
| Molykote® G-72 Plastic Grease | Silicone-based grease with good plastic compatibility |
| Application | Design Need |
| Door/Sunroof Weatherseals | Improved sealing with less wear and sticking |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® L-8030 Lubricant | Solid lubricants in fluorinated solvent form quick-drying, no tacky lubricating film |
| Molykote® D-96 Anti-Friction Coating | Water-based AFC for squeak and stick-slip elimination |
| Application | Design Need |
| Fasteners, Screws, Bolts | Improved assembly with proper tightening torque |
| Potential Solution(S) | Product Highlights |
| Molykote® D-7405 Anti-Friction Coating | Heat-cured AFC with solid lubricants for metal-plastic and metal-metal lubrication |
| Molykote® D-708 Anti-Friction Coating | Heat-cured, PTFE-based AFC with excellent corrosion protection |
NOTE: These are proven, effective Molykote® brand Smart Lubrication™ solutions for vehicle exterior design. Contact DGE for product options to meet specialized requirements.
Sustainable Design Solutions
Enhance your design sustainability with Molykote brand Smart Lubrication solutions from Dow Consumer Solutions. To meet key exterior design needs, these advanced specialty lubrication technologies can be custom-formulated for specified performance characteristics, regulatory standards and process requirements. Raw materials include base oils such as silicone, mineral or polyalphaolefin (PAO); solid lubricants such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2 ) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE); thickeners such as lithium; and various performance additives to inhibit rust, resist wear or withstand extreme pressure.
- Molykote® greases and anti-seize pastes add operating smoothness and reduce corrosion on sunroof guides, sliding door tracks and latching or locking mechanisms.
- Molykote® anti-friction coatings speed clean assembly, ensure proper tightening and add long rust prevention when used to pre-coat threaded fasteners.
Smart Lubrication Solutions For Other Vehicle Systems
In addition to the Molykote brand Smart Lubrication solutions for vehicle exterior design featured in this selection guide, Dow Consumer Solutions also offers proven, effective lubricants for these vehicle systems:
- Chassis and brakes
- Electrical
- Interior
- Powertrain
