Multilayer plastic composite articles comprising a thermoplastic resin substrate which can be a polycarbonate, an ABS or ASA resin, a polyphenylene ether or polyphenylene ether/polystyrene blend , an polyester or an admixture of polycarbonate with ABS, ASA or polyester and at least one surface layer comprising a cyloaliphatic polyester or cycloaliphatic polyester blend which is adherent to at least one surface of the substrate. Decorative layers can be located between the substrate and the surface layers.