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Octavio Torres

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 I can answer any question concerning automotive plastics repair on condition that the specific part polymer is identified. However, I can also help in the identifying process of any plastic used in automotive applications (for both body work and under-the-hood). I can't answer a question if it is based only on make or model unless full details are provided.

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2009-10-26 Mirror:

Hi Rocklin, normally you can not achive good( strong) repairs in mirrors by using any glue. The only solution I recommend is welding the broken parts. after doing as I suggest, your mirror will be able

2009-10-21 interior rear panel broken:

Hi Dwayne, please dismantle and remove the panel from the door. Then look in the rear part of the panel and find the plastic code to identify the polymer. It is something like: >PP< or>ABS<. then take

2009-09-30 Identifying auto plastic:

Hi Dave. From experience, we know Nissan uses two polymers to make cowls: ABS+pc copolymer in older models and PP for the newer. I have searched in the web for images of this part and have an idea of what

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