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Panel Identification Upper Closeout

Different materials require different procedures for repair and refinishing. Before starting any repair, identify the type of material involved and follow the correct procedure.

Upper Closeout Panel Identification


Object Number: 976540  Size: MF
(1)Two-Sided Galvanized Steel
(1)Two-Sided Galvanized Steel
(1)Two-Sided Galvanized Steel
(1)Two-Sided Galvanized Steel
(2)SMC Sheet Molded Compound

Panel Identification Metal

Different materials require different procedures for repair and refinishing. Before starting any repair, identify the type of material involved and follow the correct procedure.

Metal Panel Identification


Object Number: 953673  Size: MF
(1)Two-Sided Galvanized Steel
(1)Two-Sided Galvanized Steel
(1)Two-Sided Galvanized Steel
(1)Two-Sided Galvanized Steel
(2)HSS High Strength
(3)HSLA High Strength Low Alloy
(4)Mild Steel

Panel Identification Plastic

Different materials require different procedures for repair and refinishing. Before starting any repair, identify the type of material involved and follow the correct procedure. Refer to General Plastic Repair in Plastic Panel Information and Repair.

Plastic Panel Identification


Object Number: 986766  Size: MF
(1)ABS
(2)TPO
(2)TPO
(2)TPO
(2)TPO
(3)Polypropylene
(3)Polypropylene
(4)SMC Sheet Molded Compound
(4)SMC Sheet Molded Compound

Identifying Symbol

Chemical Composition or Plastic "Family" Name

Typical Area where Used

Common or Trade Names

PE

Polyethylene

Inner Fender Panels, Valances, Spoilers, Inner Trim Panels, Seatbelt Covers, Gas Tank Shields

Dylan, Fortiflex, Marlex, Alathon, Hi-Fax, Hosalen, Paxon

PP

Polypropylene

Kick Panels, Deflector Panels, Cowl Panels, Interior Moldings, Radiator Shrouds, Inner Fenders, Bumper Covers

Profax, Oleflo, Marlex, Azdel, Novolen, Tenite, Daplen, Escorene

ABS

Acrylonitrite/Butadine/Styrene

Instrument Clusters, Trim Moldings, Consoles, Armrest Supports, Steering Column Jackets

ABS, Cycolac, Abson, Kralastic, Lustran, Absafil, Dyel

ABS + PC

Acrylonitrite/Butadine-Styrene + Polycarbonate

Instrument Panels, Exterior Door Panels, Rocker Panel Covers

Babyland, Proloy, Cycoloy, KHA

TPO

Ethylene/Polypropylene (Rubber)

Bumper Covers

TPO, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) EPI, EPII