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For 1990-2009 cars only

Thermoset Plastic Type

Type of Repair

Recommended Repair Material

Availability

Sheet moulding compound (SMC), RIM rigid plastic parts

Cosmetic filling

Structural Bonding Epoxy

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Sikkens Polystop LP™ or equivalent polyester repair putty

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Most rigid plastic parts

Cosmetic repair, adhesive bonding

Structural Bonding Epoxy

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Most rigid plastic parts

Adhesive bonding

Structural Bonding Epoxy

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Most rigid plastic parts

Adhesive structural* bonding

Structural Bonding Epoxy

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Most rigid plastic parts

Adhesive bonding

Structural bonding

Structural Bonding Epoxy

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SRIM most rigid plastic parts

Cosmetic repair, adhesive bonding

SRIM™ repair kit

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* Structural adhesive bonding may require the use of a pneumatic applicator, to speed the application of the epoxy.

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