Part, especially a part of the external panelling of a motor vehicle

Component comprises a plastic outer shell (1) having high surface quality, and a reinforcing structure (2) lying flat on the outer shell and consisting of two plastic layers (3, 4). An independent claim is also included for a process for the production of the component. Preferred Features: The outer shell is made from a sheet molding compound (SMC) or bulk molding compound (BMC) material or produced in a resin transfer molding (RTM) process. The plastic layers are made from a reactive matrix. Spacers (5) are provided between the plastic layers.