Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual — part 1148
a. If the heat staked or component seam location is loose, hold the two components tightly together and using
a soldering gun with a flat tip, melt the material securing the components together. Do not over heat the
affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.
b. If the heat staked material is broken or missing, use a hot glue gun to apply new material to the area to be
repaired. The panels that are being heat staked must be held together while the applying the glue. Once the
new material is in place, it may be necessary to use a soldering gun to melt the newly applied material. Do
not over heat the affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.
4. Allow the repaired area to cool and verify the repair.
5. Install trim panel.
PLASTIC BODY PANEL REPAIR
There are many different types of plastics used in today’s automotive environment. We group plastics in three dif-
ferent categories: Rigid, Semi-Rigid, and Flexible. Any of these plastics may require the use of an adhesion pro-
moter for repair. These types of plastic are used extensively on DaimlerChrysler Motors vehicles. Always follow
repair material manufacturer’s plastic identification and repair procedures.
Rigid Plastics:
Examples of rigid plastic use: Fascias, Hoods, Doors, and other Body Panels, which include SMC, ABS, and Poly-
carbonates.
Semi-Rigid Plastics:
Examples of semi-rigid plastic use: Interior Panels, Under Hood Panels, and other Body Trim Panels.
Flexible Plastics:
Examples of flexible plastic use: Fascias, Body Moldings, and upper and lower Fascia Covers.
Repair Procedure:
The repair procedure for all three categories of plastics is basically the same. The one difference is the material
used for the repair. The materials must be specific for each substrate, rigid repair material for rigid plastic repair,
semi-rigid repair material for semi-rigid plastic repair and flexible repair material for flexible plastic repair.
Adhesion Promoter/Surface Modifier:
Adhesion Promoters/Surface Modifiers are required for certain plastics. All three categories may have plastics that
require the use of adhesion promoter/surface modifiers. Always follow repair material manufacturer’s plastic identi-
fication and repair procedures.
SAFETY PRECAUTION AND WARNINGS
WARNING:
•
Eye protection should be used when servicing components. Personal injury can result.
•
Use an OSHA approved breathing mask when mixing epoxy, grinding, and spraying paint or solvents in
a confined area. Personal injury can result.
•
Avoid prolonged skin contact with resin, petroleum, or alcohol based solvents. Personal injury can
result.
•
Do not venture under a hoisted vehicle that is not properly supported on safety stands. Personal injury
can result.
NOTE:
•
When holes must be drilled or cut in body panels, verify locations of internal body components and elec-
trical wiring. Damage to vehicle can result.
•
Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds on undamaged painted surfaces around repair areas. Dam-
age to finish can result.
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RIGID, SEMI-RIGID, AND FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PARTS TYPES
CODE
FAMILY NAME
COMMON TRADE NAME
TYPICAL APPLICATION
ASA
ACRYLONITRILE STYRENE
ACRYLITE
LURAN S
CONSOLES, GRILLES
ABS
ACRYLONITRILE
BUTADIENE STYRENE
TERLURAN
9
A
9
PILLARS, CONSOLES,
GRILLES
ABS/PC
ABS/PC ALLOY
PULSE, PROLOY, BAYBLEND
DOORS, INSTRUMENT
PANELS
ABS/PVC
ABS/PV ALLOY
PROLOY, PULSE, LUSTRAN,
CYCLOVIN
DOOR PANELS, GRILLES,
TRIM
BMC
BULK MOLDING
COMPOUND
BMC
FENDER EXTENSIONS
EMA
EHTYLENE METHYL
ACRYLATE/IONOMER
SURLYN, EMA, IONOMER
BUMPER GUARDS, PADS
METTON
METTON
METTON
GRILLES, KICK PANELS,
RUNNING BOARDS
MPPO
MODIFIED
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE
MPPO
SPOILER ASSEMBLY
PA
POLYAMID
ZYTEL, VYDYNE, PA,
MINLON
FENDERS, QUARTER
PANELS
PET
THERMOPLASTIC
POLYESTER
RYNITE
TRIM
PBT/PPO
PBT/PPO ALLOY
GERMAX
CLADDINGS
PBTP
POLYBUTYLENE
THEREPTHALATE
PBT, PBTP, POCAN, VALOX
WHEEL COVERS, FENDERS,
GRILLES
PBTP/EEBC
POLYBUTYLENE
THEREPTHALATE/EEBC
ALLOY
BEXLOY,
9
M
9
, PBTP/EEBC
FASCIAS, ROCKER PANEL,
MOLDINGS
PC
POLYCARBONATE
LEXAN, MERLON, CALIBRE,
MAKROLON PC
TAIL LIGHT LENSES, IP TRIM,
VALANCE PANELS
PC/ABS
PC/ABS ALLOY
GERMAX, BAY BLENDS,
PULSE
DOORS, INSTRUMENT
PANELS
PPO
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE
AZDEL, HOSTALEN,
MARLEX, PRFAX, NORYL,
GTX, PPO
INTERIOR TRIM, DOOR
PANELS, SPLASH SHIELDS,
STEERING COLUMN
SHROUD
PPO/PA
POLYPHENYLENE/
POLYAMID
PPO/PA, GTX 910
FENDERS, QUARTER
PANELS
PR/FV
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED
PLASTIC
FIBERGLASS, FV, PR/FV
BODY PANELS
PS
POLYSTYRENE
LUSTREX, STYRON, PS
DOOR PANELS, DASH
PANELS
RTM
RESIN TRANSFER
MOLDING COMPOUND
RTM
BODY PANELS
SMC
SHEET MOLDED
COMPOUND
SMC
BODY PANELS
TMC
TRANSFER MOLDING
COMPOUND
TMC
GRILLES
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CODE
FAMILY NAME
COMMON TRADE NAME
TYPICAL APPLICATION
UP
UNSATURATED
POLYESTER
(THERMOSETTING)
SMC, BMC, TMC, ZMC, IMC,
XSMC, UP
GRILLE OPENING PANEL,
LIFTGATES, FLARESIDE
FENDERS, FENDER
EXTENSIONS
EEBC
ETHER/ESTER BLOCKED
CO-POLYMER
EEBC
BUMPERS
EEBC/PBTP
EEBC/POLYBUTYLENE
TEREPTHALATE
EEBC, PBTP, BEXLOY
BUMPER, ROCKER PANELS
EMPP
ETHYLENE MODIFIED
POLYPROPYLENE
EMPP
BUMPER COVERS
EPDM
ETHYLENE/
PROPROPYLENE DIENE
MONOMER
EPDM, NORDEL, VISTALON
BUMPERS
EPM
ETHYLENE/
PROPROPYLENE CO-
POLYMER
EPM
FENDERS
MPU
FOAM POLYURETHANE
MPU
SPOILERS
PE
POLYETHYLENE
ALATHON, DYLAN,
LUPOLEN, MARLEX
-
PP
POLYPROPYLENE
(BLENDS)
NORYL, AZDEL, MARLOX,
DYLON, PRAVEX
INNER FENDER, SPOILERS,
KICK PANELS
PP/EPDM
PP/EPDM ALLOY
PP/EPDM
SPOILERS, GRILLES
PUR
POLYURETHANE
COLONELS, PUR, PU
FASCIAS, BUMPERS
PUR/PC
PUR/PC ALLOY
TEXIN
BUMPERS
PVC
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
APEX, GEON, VINYLITE
BODY MOLDINGS, WIRE
INSULATION, STEERING
WHEELS
RIM
REACTION INJECTED
MOLDED POLYURETHANE
RIM, BAYFLEX
FRONT FASCIAS, MODULAR
WINDOWS
RRIM
REINFORCED REACTION
INJECTED MOLDED
PUR, RRIM
FASCIAS, BODY PANELS,
BODY TRIMS
TPE
THERMO POLYETHYLENE
TPE, HYTREL, BEXLOY-V
FASCIAS, BUMPERS,
CLADDINGS
TPO
THERMOPOLYOLEFIN
POLYTROPE, RENFLEX,
SANTOPRENE, VISAFLEX,
ETA, APEX, TPO, SHIELDS,
CLADDINGS
BUMPERS, END CAPS,
TELCAR, RUBBER, STRIPS,
SIGHT, INTERIOR B POST
TPP
THERMO-POLYPROPYLENE
TPP
BUMPERS
TPU
THERMOPOLYURETHANE,
POLYESTER
TPU, HYTREL, TEXIN,
ESTANE
BUMPERS, BODY SIDE,
MOLDINGS, FENDERS,
FASCIAS
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PANEL SECTIONING
If it is required to section a large panel for a plastic
repair, it will be necessary to reinforce the panel. To
bond two plastic panels together, a reinforcement
must overlap both panels. The panels must be “V’d” at
a 20 degree angle. The area to be reinforced should
be washed, then sanded. Be sure to wipe off any
excess soap and water when finished. Lightly sand or
abrade the plastic with an abrasive pad or sandpaper.
Blow off any dust with compressed air or wipe with a
clean dry rag.
When bonding plastic panels, Follow repair material
manufacturers recommendations. Be sure that enough
adhesive has been applied to allow squeeze out and
to fill the full bond line. Once the pieces have been
brought together, do not move them until the adhesive
is cured. The assembly can be held together with
clamps, rivets, etc. A faster cure can be obtained by heating with a heat lamp or heat gun. After the parts have been
bonded and have had time to cure, rough sand the seam and apply the final adhesive filler to the area being
repaired. Smooth the filler with a spreader, wooden tongue depressor, or squeegee. For fine texturing, a small
amount of water can be applied to the filler surface while smoothing. The cured filler can be sanded as necessary
and, as a final step, cleanup can be done with soapy water. Wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth allowing time
for the panel to dry before moving on with the repair.
PANEL REINFORCEMENT
Structural repair procedures for rigid panels with large
cracks and holes will require a reinforcement backing.
Reinforcements can be made with several applications
of glass cloth saturated with structural adhesive. Semi-
rigid or flexible repair materials should be used for
semi-rigid or flexible backing reinforcement and. Open
meshed fiberglass dry wall tape can be used to form a
reinforcement. The dry wall tape allows the resin to
penetrate through and make a good bond between the
panel and the adhesive. Structurally, the more dry wall
tape used, the stronger the repair.
Another kind of repair that can be done to repair large
cracks and holes is to use a scrap piece of similar
plastic and bond with structural adhesive. The rein-
forcement should cover the entire break and should
have a generous amount of overlap on either side of
the cracked or broken area.
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