The look of metal continues to be a hot trend across a diverse array of applications, large and small. For many cases, however, the use of a solid metal part is impractical or cost prohibitive. One commonly used method to achieve an affordable metallic appearance is to apply a brushed metal, hot-stamping foil onto a plastic component. This approach lets the part convey the appearance of a genuine metal part construction, while incorporating all the benefits of plastic as a component material: light weight, lower cost, and easier manufacturability.