Automotive trim component

A method of manufacturing an automotive trim component, the method comprising:

• providing a lightguide assembly comprising a set of illumination elements configured to generate light and a lightguide for directing the generated light;
• forming a front cover comprising a combination of a transparent or translucent resin and an opaque resin;
• and
• forming a back cover configured to act as a carrier for the lightguide assembly, the back cover comprising an electrical harness and a rib disposed around at least a portion of the lightguide assembly, wherein the rib is configured to contain and support the electrical harness.

A front grille assembly for a vehicle, the front grille assembly comprising:

• a housing;
• and
• an automotive lamp assembly at least partially disposed within the housing, the lamp assembly comprising:
• a lightguide assembly comprising a set of illumination elements configured to generate light and a lightguide for directing the generated light;
• a front cover comprising a combination of a transparent or translucent resin and an opaque resin;
• and
• a back cover configured to act as a carrier for the lightguide assembly, the back cover comprising an electrical harness and a rib disposed around at least a portion of the lightguide assembly, wherein the rib is configured to contain and support the electrical harness.