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title: Faux Crocodile Trim | Mustang Concept Car
description: A faux leather finish on aluminum trim was custom created for this Mustang concept vehicle.
image: https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26247414-jpg/images/faux-crocodile-aluminum-finish.jpg
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- Faux Crocodile Trim | Mustang Concept Car

# Faux Crocodile Trim | Mustang Concept Car

![Faux Crocodile Trim](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26247414-jpg/images/faux-crocodile-aluminum-finish.jpg)

 

![Ford SEMA Mustang Crocodile Trim](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29892315-jpg/images/sema-mustang-interior.jpg)

 

![crocodile trim detail](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26247458-jpg/images/faux-crocodile-aluminum-trim.jpg)

### process

Litho printed aluminum  
Crimped aluminum  
[Aluminm in-mold](https://www.norcorp.com/aluminum-in-mold-nameplates-trim/)  

### application

Ford Mustang Concept Car

### challenge

Duplicate the look and feel of leather on aluminum trim

### solution

Ford designers carried their custom theme across the aluminum trim in this concept car with a decidedly non-aluminum finish. The wrapped leather trim is aluminum printed with a custom [faux leather finish](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/aluminum-finish-mood-boards/bid/27832/Faux-Real-Aluminum-Finishes). The unique finish is an economical option making use of the [production tooling](https://www.norcorp.com/products/case-studies-nameplates-decorative-trim/bid/22446/Four-Interiors-One-Set-of-Tools-Mustang-Trim). Development of the finish began with baby hornback crocodile skin. Our designers translated the leather finish onto aluminum using a combination of traditional metal decorating processes. Key to the success of the concept was alignment of the pattern across mating parts in the vehicle.

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