Meet your critical lubrication requirements for advanced vehicle exterior design with MOLYKOTE® brand specialty lubricants from DuPont. 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:
| APPLICATION | DESIGN NEED | POTENTIAL SOLUTION(S) | PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS |
| Actuators, small motors | Reduced friction, wear and noise | MOLYKOTE® YM-102 Grease | Synthetic grease for lubrication of plastic components |
| MOLYKOTE® EM-50L Grease | Synthetic grease with good noise-damping properties | ||
| AFS headlamp actuator | Extended lubricant service life | MOLYKOTE® L-8030 Lubricant | Solid lubricants in fluorinated solvent form quick-drying, nontacky lubricating film |
| Linear guides and slides | Reduced friction, wear and noise | 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 | ||
| Locks, latches and levers | Protect against moisture, corrosion and seizure | 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 | ||
| Mirror and door assemblies | Reduce squeaks and rattles | MOLYKOTE® EM-60L Grease | Synthetic grease suitable for low-temperature lubrication of plastics |
| Mirror adjustment | Improve service life, wear and smoothness | 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 | ||
| Sunroof/moonroof guide tracks | Reduced friction and wear; improved smoothness | MOLYKOTE® G-1023 Grease | Synthetic grease with good lubricity for glass-fiber-reinforced plastics |
| MOLYKOTE® EM-50L Grease | Synthetic grease with good noise-damping properties | ||
| MOLYKOTE® PG-75 Grease | Semi-synthetic grease for plastic-plastic and plastic-metal combinations | ||
| Wiper system motors | Extended lubricant service life | MOLYKOTE® MI-60 Grease | Synthetic PAO-based grease with solid lubricants for excellent plastics lubricity |
| Wiper lever system | Reduce wear and noise | MOLYKOTE® 111 Silicone Compound | Translucent silicone with excellent water resistance |
| Control/release cables | Reduce friction, sticking and wear | 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 | ||
| Door/sunroof weatherseals | Improved sealing with less wear and sticking | MOLYKOTE® L-8030 Lubricant | Solid lubricants in fluorinated solvent form quick-drying, nontacky lubricating film |
| MOLYKOTE® D-96 Anti-Friction Coating | Water-based AFC for squeak and stick-slip elimination | ||
| Fasteners, screws, bolts | Improved assembly with proper tightening torque | MOLYKOTE® D-7405 Anti-Friction Coating | Heat cured AFC with solid lubricants for metal-plastic metal-metal lubrication |
| MOLYKOTE® D-708 Anti-Friction Coating | Heat-cured, PTFE-based AFC with excellent corrosion protection |