ABOUT THIS VEHICLE EXTERIOR RESIN PARTS AND RESIN CHARACTERISTICS

  1. 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.

    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.

    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.

  2. THE PLASTIC BODY PARTS MATERIAL LIST

    K145908C01

    *A

    for 3 Door

    -

    -

    *1

    Front Bumper (PP)

    *2

    Front Spoiler (PE)

    *3

    Radiator Grille (PP)

    *4

    Radiator Lower Grille (PP)

    *5

    Front Bumper Extension Grille (PP)

    *6

    Headlight (PC/PP)

    *7

    Radiator Grille Emblem (PP/ABS, ABS)

    *8

    Front Fog Light Cover (PP)

    *9

    Front Fog Light (PC)

    *10

    Side Turn Signal Light (PMMA/PC/ABS)

    *11

    Cowl Top Ventilator Louver (PP/PE)

    *12

    Front Pillar Cover (ASA, PP)

    *13

    Outer Rear View Mirror (PP/ABS)

    *14

    Roof Drip Moulding (TPE)

    *15

    Door Outside Handle (PA, PC/PBT, PC/ABS/PBT, PC/ABS)

    *16

    Antenna (PP, PP/TPU)

    *17

    Center Stop Light (PMMA/ABS/PC)

    *18

    Rear Combination Light (PMMA/ABS)

    *19

    License Plate Light (PC)

    *20

    Reflex Reflector (PMMA/ABS)

    *21

    Back Door Outside Handle (PA)

    *22

    Rear Bumper (PP)

    *23

    Rear Emblem (ABS/PMMA)

    -

    -

    • / Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.

    • , Resin material differs with model.

    K145909C01

    *A

    for 5 Door

    -

    -

    *1

    Front Bumper (PP)

    *2

    Front Spoiler (PE)

    *3

    Radiator Grille (PP)

    *4

    Radiator Lower Grille (PP)

    *5

    Front Bumper Extension Grille (PP)

    *6

    Headlight (PC/PP)

    *7

    Radiator Grille Emblem (PP/ABS, ABS)

    *8

    Front Fog Light Cover (PP)

    *9

    Front Fog Light (PC)

    *10

    Side Turn Signal Light (PMMA/PC/ABS)

    *11

    Cowl Top Ventilator Louver (PP/PE)

    *12

    Front Pillar Cover (ASA, PP)

    *13

    Outer Rear View Mirror (PP/ABS)

    *14

    Roof Drip Moulding (TPE)

    *15

    Front Door Outside Handle (PA, PC/PBT, PC/ABS/PBT, PC/ABS)

    *16

    Rear Door Outside Handle (PA, PC/PBT)

    *17

    Quarter Outer Garnish (ASA/PMMA)

    *18

    Antenna (PP, PP/TPU)

    *19

    Center Stop Light (PMMA/ABS/PC)

    *20

    Rear Combination Light (PMMA/ABS)

    *21

    License Plate Light (PC)

    *22

    Reflex Reflector (PMMA/ABS)

    *23

    Back Door Outside Handle (PA)

    *24

    Rear Bumper (PP)

    *25

    Rear Emblem (ABS/PMMA)

    -

    -

    • / Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.

    • , Resin material differs with model.