ABOUT THIS VEHICLE EXTERIOR RESIN PARTS AND RESIN CHARACTERISTICS
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.
SAS
Silicon Acrylonitrile 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.
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
Front Side Cover (TSOP)
*3
Headlight Washer Cover (PC/ABS)
*4
Front Fog Light (PC)
*5
Front Fog Light Cover (TSOP)
*6
Front Bumper Lower Cover (TSOP)
*7
Radiator Inner Grille (TSOP)
*8
Emblem (ASA/PC/ABS, PC/AES)
*9
Radiator Grille (ABS/ASA)
*10
Headlight (PC/PP)
*11
Cowl Top Ventilator Louver (TSOP)
*12
Front Pillar Cover (ASA)
*13
Outer Rear View Mirror (ASA/ABS)
*14
Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding (TPE)
*15
Quarter Pillar Cover (ABS)
*16
Quarter Outside Moulding (TSOP)
*17
Rocker Panel Moulding (TSOP)
*18
Door Outside Moulding (TSOP)
*19
Side Turn Signal Light (PMMA/ABS)
*20
Emblem (ABS)
*21
Front Fender Moulding (TSOP)
*22
Door Window Frame Moulding (AES, ABS)
*23
Antenna Outer Cover (PC/ABS)
*24
Rear Spoiler (ABS/ASA)
*25
Center Stop Light (PMMA/ABS)
*26
Emblem (ABS)
*27
Back Door Outside NO. 2 Garnish (ABS)
*28
Back Door Outside Garnish (ABS)
*29
Emblem (ABS)
*30
Emblem (PC/ABS)
*31
License Plate Light (PC)
*32
Rear Fog Light (PC)
*33
Rear Bumper Center Guard (TSOP)
*34
Emblem (ABS)
*35
Rear Bumper Plate (TSOP)
*36
Reflex Reflector (PMMA/ABS)
*37
Rear Light (PMMA/ABS)
*38
Rear Bumper (TSOP)
*39
Rear Bumper Moulding Retainer (ABS)
*40
Rear Combination Light (PMMA/ABS)
*41
Rear Door Outside Handle (PC/PBT)
*42
Front Door Outside Handle (PC/PBT)
/ Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.
, Resin material differs with model.