# ABOUT THIS VEHICLE > EXTERIOR RESIN PARTS AND RESIN CHARACTERISTICS

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.
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 Acrylojirywr | 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 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.
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.

1. *The heat resistant temperature means a temperature that may cause heat deformation during a procedure.

THE PLASTIC BODY PARTS MATERIAL LIST

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*1 | Front Bumper Extension Mounting Bracket (TSOP) | *2 | Front Bumper Cover (TSOP)
*3 | Radiator Lower Grille (PP) | *4 | Front Spoiler Cover (TPO)
*5 | Radiator Grille (ABS/PE/PP) | *6 | Radiator Grille Moulding (ABS)
*7 | Emblem (AES/PMMA,PC) | *8 | Front Bumper Extension (PP)
*9 | Head Light Washer Cover (ABS) | *10 | Head Light (PC/PP)
*11 | Cowl Top Ventilator Louver (PP) | *12 | Front Side Panel Protector (PP)
*13 | Outside Rear View Mirror (ABS/AES) | *14 | Side Turn Signal Light (PMMA/ASA)
*15 | Windshield Outside Moulding (AES/TPO) | *16 | Front Door Front Lower Frame Upper Cover (ASA)
*17 | Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding (TPE,PVC) | *18 | Door Outside Handle (PC/PBT)
*19 | Side Name Plate (ABS) | *20 | Front Bumper Extension (ABS)
*21 | Front Fender Name Plate (ABS) | *22 | Rocker Panel Moulding (TSOP)
*23 | Front Wheel Opening Extension Pad (PP) | *24 | Rear Wheel House Plate (PP)
*25 | Door Window Frame Moulding (ASA) | *26 | Rear Combination Light (PMMA/ASA)
*27 | Quarter Window Upper Moulding (ASA) | *28 | Antenna (ABS/PC)
*29 | Center Stop Light (PMMA/ASA) | *30 | Rear Spoiler Cover (ABS)
*31 | Back Door Outside Garnish (ABS/AES) | *32 | Licence Plate Light (PC)
*33 | Emblem (AES/PMMA) | *34 | Name Plate (ABS)
*35 | Rear Light (PMMA/ASA) | *36 | Reflex Reflector (PMMA/ABS)
*37 | Rear Bumper Cover (TSOP) | - | -

1. / Made up of 2 or more kinds of materials.
2. , Resin material differs with model.