A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually "fastenerless" and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired...

Vulcanized elastomers (10) of a molded product (13) are post vulcanized in specific areas (14) by localized irradiation to reduce wear and friction. An Independent claim is included for a windscreen wiper blade with a post vulcanized wiper lip (12).