Plastic Component Repair Guidelines

Guidelines for plastic component repair and refinishing.

Non-safety related plastic components can be repaired using industry standard tools and methods, such as nitrogen welding or two-part adhesive designed for plastic repair.

Note

Refer to the instructions available from the tool supplier on how to perform a plastic repair.

Identify the plastic material of the component prior to repair. Inspect each component for an abbreviation that identifies the component material.


Abbreviation	Material Type
ABS	Acrylontrile Butadiene Styrene
EPDM	Ethylene Propylene Diene Modified
PC+ABS	Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Blend
PP	Polypropylene
PP/PE	Polypropylene/Polyethylene
PPO	Rigid Polymer Alloy
PUR	Polyurethane
RIM	Reaction Injection Molded Urethane
TEO	Thermoplastic Elastomer Olefin
TPE	Thermoplastic Elastomer
TPO	Thermoplastic Olefin
TPUR	Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Common Repairable Parts

These commonly damaged components can be repaired using industry standard tools and methods.


Description	Notes
Front Fascia	CAUTION Plastic repairs are not allowed in the area of radar sensors. Refer to Directrices para la reparación de la defensa del parachoques delantero for more information.
Rear Fascia
Ducting Assembly
Lower Valance
Front Carrier	CAUTION The only repairable portions of a front carrier are the mounting tabs. Damage to any other part of a front carrier cannot be repaired and the part must be replaced. CAUTION The front carrier on Model S Rear Wheel Drive vehicles built before April 2016 is made of magnesium, not polypropylene. Magnesium front carriers cannot be repaired and must be replaced.