Identifying Symbol | Chemical Composition or Plastic "Family" Name | Typical Area(s) Where Part Used | Examples of Common and/or Trade Names | Typical Paint Repair System |
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PE | Polyethylene | Inner Fender Panels, Valances, Spoilers, Inner Trim Panels, Seatbelt Covers, Gas Tank Shields | Dylan, Fortiflex, Marlex, Alathon, Hi-fax, Hosalen, Paxon | #7 |
PP | Polypropylene | Kick Panels, Deflector Panels, Cowl Panels, Interior Moldings, Radiator Shrouds, Inner Fenders, Bumper Covers | Profax, Oleflo, Marlex, Azdel, Novolen, Tenite, Daplen, Escorene | #2, #3, #5, and #7 |
ABS | Acrylonitrite/Butadine/ Styrene | Instrument Clusters, Trim Moldings, Consoles, Armrest Supports, Steering Column Jackets | ABS, Cycolac, Abson, Kralastic, Lustran, Absafil, Dyel | #1, #4, and #6 |
ABS + PC | Acrylonitrite/Butadine-Styrene + Polycarbonate | Instrument Panels, Exterior Door Panels, Rocker Panel Covers | Babybland, Proloy, Cycoloy, KHA | #1, #4, and #6 |
E/P/TPO | Ethylene/Propylene (Rubber) | Bumper Covers | TPO, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) EPI, EPII | #3 and #5 |
PA + PPE | Polyamide + Polyphenylene Ether | Fenders | GTX | #2, #3, and #5 |
NOTE : Follow selected paint manufacturer's product label directions. Observe all warnings on material container labels. |
TPO = Typical marking symbol used to identify the chemical composition of each plastic part.
SYSTEM #1 (Exterior) Conventional Acrylic Urethane
SYSTEM #2 (Exterior) Flexible/Acrylic Urethane
SYSTEM #3 (Exterior) Polypropylene Primer and Special Topcoat
SYSTEM #4 (Exterior) Base Color Coat with Acrylic Urethane Clear Coat
SYSTEM #5 (Exterior) Base Color Coat with Flexible Urethane Clear Coat
SYSTEM #6 (Interior) Conventional (Standard) Interior Acrylic Lacquer
SYSTEM #7 (Interior) Polypropylene Primer and Standard Interior Topcoat. Use recommended respiratory protection.
Use recommended respiratory protection for all paints