Abstract: A part with an in-molded grommet and a process of making the same. The part includes a core of cured foam; and a grommet with a flange opposite a rim. The flange is surrounded by the core and the rim and/or an adjacent tapered section of the grommet are not covered by the foam. The process of making the part, which is preferably a single piece, includes inserting a grommet with a flange into the tool, dispensing foam into the tool, allowing the foam to expand around the flange of the grommet and to cure; and extracting a part with an in-molded grommet with the tapered section substantially uncoated by foam.

Abstract: An engine cover and method of making the same with a textured surface with an in-mold coating. A noise abatement cover for top of an engine has a textured, in-mold coated, high quality outer appearance with a core of medium density polyurethane. The method of making the cover includes applying a mold release to grained aluminum tool and applying coating to at least one side of the grained aluminum tool to form an in-mold coating on the resulting engine cover, which is preferably a single piece.