Most of the components manufactured by the plastics group for use in interior applications are painted with a "soft touch" paint. The "soft touch" relates to the soft, tactile feel of the surface of the part compared to a non-painted plastic part. The paint also provides protection against ultra violet rays. Using "soft touch" paint also allows greater flexibility in color choices. Able Mfg.is one of very few thermoformers in the country which has this capability.