used in the present invention is not limited to any specific form of talc either particulate or platy form of talc can be used the talc c with median average d 50 particle size of less than 100 microns is preferably used in the present invention additional reinforcing agents are added to the polyamide composition of the present invention to achieve the desired physical properties the inorganic reinforcing agents and or fillers other than talc d are used at about 20 to about 60 weight percent preferably about 25 to about 55 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition examples of inorganic reinforcing agents and or fillers include one or more of glass fibers glass flakes mica kaolin clay wollastonite calcium carbonate silica carbon fibers potassium titanate etc glass fibers and glass flakes are preferred the composition may optionally comprise additional additives such as other polymers impact modifiers ultraviolet light stabilizers heat stabilizers antioxidants processing aids lubricants and or colorants including dyes pigments carbon black and the like the compositions are made by melt blending the components using any known methods the component materials may be mixed to uniformity using a melt mixer such as a single or twin screw extruder blender kneader banbury mixer etc to give a resin composition alternatively a portion of the materials may be mixed in a.