PLASTIC PROPERTIES CHART
When repairing, some parts may be deformed by the heat. Therefore, confirm the properties of the plastic parts, and remove parts beforehand as necessary.
| Code | Material Name | Heat Resistant Temperature Limit* °C (°F) | Resistance to Alcohol or Gasoline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | Acrylonitrile Acrylic Styrene | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
| ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
| AES | Acrylonitrile Ethylene Styrene | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
| ASA | Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
| CAB | Cellulose Acetate | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
| CFRP | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic | 200 (392) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid battery acid. |
| EPDM | Ethylene Propylene | 100 (212) | Alcohol is harmless. Gasoline is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. | Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| EVA | Ethylene Acetate | 70 (158) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
| E/VAC | Ethylene/ Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin | 70 (158) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid gasoline and organic or aromatic solvents. |
| FRP | Fiber Reinforced Plastics | 180 (356) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Avoid alkali. |
| PA | Polyamide (Nylon) | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Avoid battery acid. |
| PBT | Polybutylene Terephthalate | 160 (320) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PC | Polycarbonate | 120 (248) | Alcohol is harmless. | Avoid gasoline, brake fluid, wax, wax removers and organic solvents. Avoid alkali. |
| PE | Polyethylene | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PEI | Polyetherimide | 160 (320) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PET | Polyethylene Terephthalate | 75 (167) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Avoid dipping in water. |
| PGM | Polypropylene Glass Fiber Pulp | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PMMA | Polymethyl Methacrylate | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| POM | Polyoxymethylene (Polyacetal) | 100 (212) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PP | Polypropylene | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PPC | Polyphthlate Carbonate | 149 (300) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PPE | Polyphenylene Ether | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease). | Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| PPF | Composite Reinforced Polypropylene | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| PPO | Modified Polyphenylene Oxide | 100 (212) | Alcohol is harmless. | Gasoline is harmless if applied only for quick wiping to remove grease. |
| PS | Polystyrene | 60 (140) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. | Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| PUR | Polyurethane | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for very short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| PVC | Polyvinylchloride (Vinyl) | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| SAN | Styrene Acrylonitrile | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| G-SMC | Sheet Molding Compound | 220 (428) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| TPE | Thermoplastic Elastomer | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless. Gasoline is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. | Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| TPO | Thermoplastic Olefine | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless. Gasoline is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. | Most solvents are harmless but avoid dipping in gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| TPU | Thermoplastic Polyurethane | 80 (176) | Alcohol is harmless if applied only for short time in small amounts. (e.g., quick wiping to remove grease) |
Avoid dipping or immersing in alcohol, gasoline, solvents, etc. |
| TSOP | TOYOTA Super Olefine Polymer | 80 (176) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Most solvents are harmless. |
| UP | Unsaturated Polyester | 110 (233) | Alcohol and gasoline are harmless. | Avoid alkali. |
*The heat resistant temperature means a temperature that may cause heat deformation during a procedure.
THE PLASTIC BODY PARTS MATERIAL LIST
| *1 | Front Bumper (TSOP) | *2 | Headlight Washer Cover (ABS) |
| *3 | Radiator Grille (TSOP/ABS) | *4 | Radiator Grille Lower Moulding (CFRP/ABS) |
| *5 | Radiator Grille Emblem (PMMA/AES, PC/AES) | *6 | Headlight (PC/PP) |
| *7 | Headlight Cover (ABS) | *8 | Cowl Top Ventilator Louver (TSOP) |
| *9 | Front Door Upper Cover (PA) | *10 | Outer Rear View Mirror (ABS) |
| *11 | Side Turn Signal Light (PMMA/AAS) | *12 | Windshield Outside Moulding (AES/TPO) |
| *13 | Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding (PVC) | *14 | Door Outside Handle (PC/PBT) |
| *15 | Door Window Frame Moulding (ASA) | *16 | Rocker Panel Moulding (TSOP) |
| *17 | Antenna (PC/ABS) | *18 | Rear Spoiler (CFRP) |
| *19 | Rear Combination Light (PMMA/ASA) | *20 | Rear Light (PMMA/ASA) |
| *21 | License Plate Light (PMMA/ABS) | *22 | Reflex Reflector (PMMA/ASA) |
| *23 | Emblem (ABS) | *24 | Luggage Compartment Door Outside Garnish (ABS/AES) |
| *25 | Rear Bumper (TSOP) | *26 | Rear Bumper Bar (ABS) |
| *27 | Side Emblem (ABS) | - | - |
/ Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.
, Resin material differs with model.