ELECTROSTATICALLY PAINTABLE MOLDED ARTICLES AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF

An article is molded from a thermoplastic composition including particular amounts of a poly(phenylene ether), a poly(butylene terephthalate), an impact modifier, a reactive compatibilizer, and a conductive filler including carbon nanotubes. The article is an electrostatically paintable automotive component, and exhibits a desirable combination of good conductivity and thermal stability. Methods of making the molded article are also disclosed.