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For 1990-2009 cars only

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

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.

Suggested Plastic Parts Paint Repair Systems

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