Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer structure which is especially suitable for the anti-scratch sealing and decorative metallic finishing of topographically defined polymer surfaces, and to vacuum methods for building up the series of layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer structure which is especially suitable for the anti-scratch sealing and decorative metallic finishing of topographically defined polymer surfaces, and to vacuum methods for building up the series of layers.

Abstract: A method for making the plastic profile comprising depositing an inner thin film with a metallic appearance onto the surface of the flexible extruded plastic profile depositing an outer protective cover layer that is at least partially transparent onto the inner thin film wherein the inner thin film and the outer protective cover layer form a layer system to cover the flexible extruded plastic profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible extruded plastic profile, especially a plastic tube, comprising an outer face that has a dyed and/or metallized appearance. The profile is further characterized in that to its exterior a layer system is applied which comprises an inner thin film having a metallic appearance and an outer, at least partially transparent protective layer. The invention further relates to a method for producing a flexible extruded plastic profile, especially a plastic tube. The inventive method is characterized by applying to the exterior of the profile an inner thin film that has a metallic appearance and, on top thereof, an outer, at least partially transparent protective layer, thereby producing a layer system.