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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
Two decades working as automotive plastic repairman in my own business
Publications
THE INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS REPAIR MANUAL
Education/Credentials
Plastics technician.
Past/Present Clients
BMW
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Giuri | 04/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Fast, detailed, very helpful. Thanks, Octavio. You ..... |
| Robet | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response. I had ..... |
| Steve | 11/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very informative as advertised. Thanks for tha ..... |
| DJ | 10/25/11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | This response was quick and descriptive enough ..... |
| zedhead | 05/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You again Octavio. Your info is ..... |
Recent Answers from Octavio Torres
2012-04-16 plastic adhesive:
Hi Giuri, thank you for providing both that nice picture and and the code for the plastic id. >PP< (Polypropylene). There is no adhesive for PP. As explained in past posts the only effective solution
2012-04-06 repairing/replacing plastic studs:
Hi Randy, I never make use of any adhesives nor glues to repair or replace a broken stud. by experience I know that the problems associated with plastic component failures are related to cohesion rather
2012-01-18 plastic housing cracked on side mirror:
Hi Robert, Those housings accept neither adhesives nor glues that may be worth trying. Instead, I would try to weld the severed parts by using a soldering Iron and some perforated metal sheet inserts
2011-12-05 plastic types:
Hi Rene, bumpers are made of: >PP< polypropylene, TPO (THERMOPLASTIC OLEFINE),TPU (THERMOPLASTIC URETHANE,PU (POLYURETHANE)ALL OF THEM INJECTION MOLDED. And carbon fiber, glass fiber (tuning bumpers hand-made)to
2011-11-23 headlamp housing:
Hi Steve, headlamp manufacturers use >PP< polypropylene plus a reinforcing load >PP+T20< for instance, the T20 stands for talcum in a 20% proportion. It does not matter whether black or grey, material
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