Repairing plastic parts on a car doesn’t seem like a difficult task—they’re supposed to be made of plastic, so they don’t need welding or straightening. In practice, things are quite different, as polymer components are often best replaced entirely rather than sent off for restoration. Bumpers, fenders, trims, and covers are subject to increased wear and tear, becoming covered in all sorts of scratches, chips, and dents. The specialists at Radar are ready to take on the task of restoring their original neat and tidy appearance.
Plastic Repair Technologies
The specific method of plastic restoration is chosen based on the indications, depending on the extent of the damage:
- Surface scratches and abrasions are removed by thorough polishing;
- Deep scratches and chips are removed by grinding with special abrasives;
- Dents are straightened manually using equipment generating a stream of high-temperature air;
- Through cracks and holes are repaired exclusively by soldering and gluing;
- Damaged fasteners and fixtures are repaired by installing metal inserts.
In general, there are a lot of options for organizing work, and each of them has its own subtleties, nuances, and pitfalls.
Which plastic car parts can be repaired?
Repairing plastic car parts isn’t always practical—sometimes it’s easier to completely replace the damaged component than to carefully restore it. However, the technicians at Radar are up to the task. The company’s experts have extensive experience in repairing:
- All kinds of bumpers and various body kits installed around the perimeter of the vehicle body;
- headlight housings and other modules designed to hold lighting fixtures;
- side mirror covers, including those equipped with electric drives and other modern components;
- fender liners, as well as wheel arch extensions (both factory-fitted and custom-installed as a tuning accessory).
The restoration process is complicated by the inherent heterogeneity of plastic components. Parts can be made of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyurethane, and other synthetic materials. Each requires its own unique approach, which dictates the specifics of using specialized repair equipment and tools.
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Automotive Plastic Parts Repair by Radar Experts
Radar’s history began in 2005, when it received a license to perform assembly, welding, and repair work on vessels of all types and purposes. The company’s primary focus is ship restoration. Over time, the brand’s range of services expanded significantly, and its specialists began accepting orders for car restoration. Initially, their specialists focused solely on welding metal parts and straightening frame metal structures, but later expanded to include plastic parts.
Radar’s advantages include:
- We restore all types of plastic automotive parts, from polyethylene to polyetherimide;
- Unique technologies – we use polymer welding techniques with the best equipment on the market;
- Quality guarantee – our team can handle virtually any type of damage.
For detailed information on services related to vehicle plastic repair, please call the number located at the top of the official website.