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sramfact · 2 years

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The global automotive plastics market for passenger cars size is projected to grow from USD 21.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 30.8 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 7.9%. The demand for automotive plastics is mainly driven by the increase in passenger car production and the increasing utilization of automotive plastics in vehicle designs. Plastics offer a maximum weight reduction for automobiles, which in turn reduces carbon emissions. These could be the major reasons propelling the market.

The shift towards the use of bioplastics in vehicle production, the use of anti-microbial plastics and additives, the use of composites and PMMA, and the growing trend of vehicle electrification have increased the demand for automotive plastics across the globe. The development of 3D printing technology is expected to act as a new opportunity for the automotive plastics market for passenger cars to grow. However, the high cost of capital and infrastructure for re-engineering plastics is expected to hinder market growth during the forecasted period.

The under-bonnet is the fastest-growing application segment of the automotive plastics market for passenger cars during the forecast period. Automotive plastics used in the manufacturing of under-bonnet components of passenger cars include Polypropylene, PBT, polyamide, and other engineered plastics. The use of plastics in under-bonnet applications provides high durability, high-temperature resistance, strength, and rigidity to automobiles. The under-bonnet segment includes components such as the battery, onboard chargers, connectors, cables, electric motor, anti-lock braking system, hoses, hydraulic booster unit, load-sensing valve, master cylinder, metering valve, fuel delivery modules, intake manifolds, brackets, duck work, accumulator pistons pressure differential valve, proportioning valve, and thermal management system which require plastics in their manufacturing.

Polyamide is the fastest-growing product type segment of the automotive plastics market for passenger cars during the forecast period, owing to its enhanced properties, such as impact strength and superior surface finish. Commonly used grades are PA 6 and PA 66. It has various properties such as high stiffness, strength, dimensional stability, high temperature and abrasion resistance, and low friction characteristics, along with chemical, flame, abrasion, creep, and fatigue resistance. Moreover, owing to their excellent strength and toughness at the time of exposure to hot and automotive fluids, polyamides are used for automotive thermal management and other applications areas including gears, bushes, cams, bearings, and weatherproof coatings, etc.

BASF SE (Germany), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV (Netherlands), LG Chem (South Korea), DuPont (US), Covestro AG (Germany), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Solvay (Belgium), Arkema SA (France), Borealis AG (Austria), LANXESS (Germany), DSM (Netherlands), Toray Industries Inc. (Japan), Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), Celanese Corporation (US), Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Japan), Faurecia SA (France), TOYODA GOSEI Co., Ltd. (Japan), INEOS (UK), Sumitomo Chemicals Co. (Japan), Ltd., UBE Industries (Japan), Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corporation (Japan), Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), EMI Chemi Holdings (China), and Momentive Performance Materials (US) are some of the leading players operating in the automotive plastics market for passenger cars. These players have adopted the strategies of acquisitions and partnerships to enhance their position in the market.

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emporium · 1 year

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Take Me to Your Blorbo Bumper Sticker • $3.00

With this sticker on your car you won’t even need to lock it. People will stay away out of fear of catching whatever you have. You’re Welcome.

9.25″ x 2.5″ Polypropylene Sticker

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About the Artist

This design was created by Justin Carlson. When not helping us make fun products for the tumblr shop you can find him do collaborative drawing projects on Instagram.

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pesoglav · 1 month

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The truth about recycling is even worse than most think, some have a conservative estimate that only 5% of plastics are recycled. In reality the number is probably around 2-3% on a global scale. Recyclable plastics can’t just be shredded(let’s call it regenerate) and then moulded again into whatever it was again the material has already undergone a change in structure that is somewhat permanent, making something out of 100% polypropylene regenerate will make it brittle so you use up to 40% of regenerate, 15% on average. A lot of things that aren’t everyday use items usually are either fibre reinforced or in the case of containers for foods and drinks only fresh plastic can be used due to sanitary concerns(most of the plastics for this usually have a melting point of 60°C). And non recyclable plastics like car parts, toilet seats, faux leather have to be dumped in a landfill. And not to mention most people see the plastics being sold not the amounts of manufacturing defects and waste.

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materialsscienceandengineering · 1 year

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Transparent wood could soon replace plastics

Transparent wood promises to be an environmentally friendly substitute for glass or plastic used for making car windshields, see-through packaging and biomedical devices, according to a study.

Published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, the study said transparent wood reduced ecological impacts on the environment because of its renewable and biodegradable properties. It is also said to be cost-efficient as it is five times more efficient than glass thus cutting energy cost significantly.

The world currently produces around 400 million tons of plastic waste each year, with increasing levels of single-use plastic which is used and then discarded, according to the UN Environment Program. Now, transparent wood is emerging as one of the most promising substitute materials of the future.

"Transparent wood as a material can replace the environmentally harmful petroleum-based plastics such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylic, polyethylene, etc.," said Prodyut Dhar, an author of the study and assistant professor at the Indian Institute of Technology's biochemical engineering school.

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meinkatz · 2 years

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Stacking chair with arms. Made from recycled polypropylene obtained from the waste generated by Magis’ own furniture production and from that of the local car industry. The patented material excludes almost all “virgin or new” materials and can be recycled again 100% after use. The chairs comes in 4 colours: Sunrise, High Noon, Midnight and Dawn. Suitable for outdoor use.

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zakubabbles · 1 year

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Did find some polypropylene tank repair kits but none are readily available and somewhat pricey for a patch repair thing.

FiL, who is a car guy, thinks it's just better to buy a new tank. I had thought about it since the beginning, but was turned off by the price on the AutoZne website. But upon further searching, I found the exact same replacement piece for less than half the price at the maker's Amzn store. At that price, it's only a few dollars more than buying some PP compatible repair kit!

Seeing as how I saw more stress and cracks in the plastic aside from the leak (which was on the seam line btw) I think this is the best course of action.

I hope.

#shut up zak #car troubles

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clatterbane · 1 year

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[One cave open for touristy purposes, not far from where I grew up. Not my photo.]

I saw somebody half-joking earlier that one of the major drawbacks to living in Sweden was November. In this part of the country, about as far south as it's possible to get? The overcast skies with wind and cold rain are more of a whole winter phenomenon. But, at least it's less likely to happen in July! Which is a damn sight better than what I got almost-used to living around London for all those years. 🥴

It took me long enough, but then it finally occurred to me exactly what the special sort of deceptive harshness to the British climate reminded me of: sneaky cave hypothermia!

Yeah, I grew up on limestone karst and we actually got warned about that a lot. Because kids. Back home, down in caves it tends to stay somewhere around 52F/11C year round--which doesn't sound that bad at first! (Especially in a significantly colder winter climate than anywhere in the UK.)

But, that shit can sneak up and really start leaching the life out of you after a while. Especially with the constant damp and the cold water liable to keep dripping all down inside your clothes and quickly soaking your feet. 🥶 Nothing is going to dry out down there. It's also easy to get disoriented from the darkness, and pay less-good attention to what's going on.

Yep, kinda noticing some similarities there. 😒

[Same cave, same source.]

In fact, the Virginia Tech Cave Club's list of required gear for their outings sounds pretty suitable if you may be spending half an hour or more walking around London under very typical weather conditions:

• Helmet with chinstrap (must be worn at all times)

• Three sources of light

• Water

• Large trash bag (for dirty clothes after the trip, and for warmth in the cave)

Maybe substitute something like the Seattle Sombrero I actually picked up the first winter here in Malmö for the helmet, and you could do worse. Or, maybe keep the helmet too, given how randos chucked shit out of their cars at me more than once. You might also prefer to carry along hot drinks in a Thermos, because yeah.

Further sensible suggestions there, btw:

Note that cotton clothing is not recommended, as some caves can be damp. Instead, try to find clothes made out of polypropylene, nylon, or other synthetic material.

• Boots (preferably with lug soles and ankle support)

• Heavy jeans

• Thick socks

• Long sleeve T-Shirt (extra shirts recommended for more insulation)

Please remember to bring a change of clothes for the ride back! You WILL be dirty!

In this case, you may as well wait until you get back to wherever you're going before you change. Because the whole outside environment is the dank cave. But, otherwise? You could do a lot worse.

They are also NOT factoring in windchill, which is generally not a major consideration down inside a cave. Better make sure to add a windproof layer too, at the very least.

Similar does apply here in the winter, too. Only, it's cleaner and that shit does tend to clear up come late spring or so. Which is something, at any rate.

#gif #better to laugh #caves #hypothermia #not even kidding #fucking london though #british climate #welcome to malmö #it fucken wimdy #weather #cave hypothermia #spelunking

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guerrerense · 1 year

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Working Toray por David Blazejewski Por Flickr: With the first snow of the season finally sticking I went out trackside close to home to shoot the Seaview Transportation working down in Quonset-Davisville. After digging out cars at Ocean State Yard over on the Davisville Branch half of the railroad they headed over to the Quonset side and assembled their train in the new Mill Creek Yard before continuing east down the line to work mainstay customer, Toray Plastics. After crossing Roger Williams Ave. they are now inside the plant that features five stub ended tracks. As described by their own web site: 'Founded in 1985, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading innovator in polypropylene, polyester, and polyolefin technology and operates three state-of-the-art facilities. Our headquarters in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is home to two facilities. There we manufacture cast and mono- and biaxially-oriented polypropylene film, biaxially-oriented polyester film, and bio-based films, and conduct in-house metallizing and coating. Our films are used for industrial, packaging, lidding, graphic, optical, and electronic applications.' Parent company Toray Industries is headquartered in Tokyo and was founded in 1926 as a Rayon Yarn Production Company. Today, it operates in 29 countries and has over 48, 000 employees globally and is the world's largest producer of carbon fiber among a vast array of other modern industrial products. SVTX GP10 1855 was built as a GP9 in Aug. 1956 for the Baltimore and Ohio as their #6467. Later rebuilt by ICG's Paducah Shop she bounced around on different shortlines until coming to Rhode Island in 2006 where she was given this snappy paint job. To learn more about this railroad check out the longer caption with this shot: flic.kr/p/2nNXfxP North Kingstown, Rhode Island Monday December 12, 2022

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viratsteelspecial-blog · 2 years

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What are the Plastic Mould Steels? What is meant by plastic moulding?

Are you looking for P20 and P20 + Ni Plastic Mould Steels?

Plastic mould steels are a type of steel that has been used to make molds for plastic parts, such as car bumpers. These steels have high strength and good wear resistance, which makes them an excellent choice for the production of plastic moulds. The plastic in these molds can be made from various resins, such as polyester and polypropylene.

Plastic moulding is the process of shaping plastic using a rigid frame or mould.The technique allows for the creation of objects of all shapes and sizes with huge design flexibility for both simple and highly complex designs.

Tempered and Pre-hardened is done to 1000Mpa.Whenever for plastic processing mould carrier large moulds ( over 400mm thickness) is used.Pre-hardened plastic mould steels are widely used for manufacturing mould for plastic.

High grade mould base for mirror surface & EDM requirement, rubber moulds, Injection moulds for bottle crates, TV sets housing frames, refrigerator doors, bucket and automobile related compartments, electrical and audio visual related compartments etc.

PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS

- Wear Resistance

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APPLICATIONS:

Generally used for mechanical engineering & tool manufacture.

Injection moulds, blow moulds, forming tools, press brake dies.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS OF PLASTIC MOULD STEEL -

1. P20 + Ni - Used for various large-size mirror plastic mould, precision plastic mould, like: cars accessies, home appliances, electronic equipment plastic mould.

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excellentpromotionsllc · 15 days

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Commute in style with our sleek Commuter 17 oz Double-wall Polypropylene Tumbler! Keep your beverages hot or cold on the go. Durable, convenient, and eco-friendly.

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sramfact · 2 years

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Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the automotive plastics market for passenger cars in 2020. The countries considered for the study in Asia Pacific are China, Japan, India, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, among others. Asia Pacific is a leading manufacturing hub for the automotive industry owing to the increasing passenger vehicle production in China and India. The vehicle production in these countries is growing at a rapid rate because of the presence of major automotive players such as Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, and Nissan. Manufacturers such as BMW and Volkswagen have already set up manufacturing units in these countries. In terms of geography, Asia has the highest production of electric vehicles, making it the largest market for plastic for EVs. Such factors are expected to fuel the growth of the automotive plastics market for passenger cars in the region.

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emporium · 10 months

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I Like Your Shoelaces Bumper Sticker • $3.00

Adding this bumper sticker to your car gets you 10 extra miles per gallon.

9.25″ x 2.5″ Polypropylene Sticker

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#emporium #shoelaces

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onlineorderinginusa · 17 days

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Interlocking Garage Floor Tiles

Our interlocking garage floor tiles variety and stylish look to customers' garages, it is not only a space for store cars but also is more usable space with a refined look. Our garage floor tiles can make the dull, boring garage appear bright and refined. We specialize in making of easy installing garage floor tiles that are made from high-impact polypropylene material or flexible PVC. Our best-seller tiles are available in nine different colors in three different patterns; they can withstand heavy vehicles like cars, trucks, or SUVs. It also has a unique loop-to-peg joining system so the tiles are not separated under the pressure of a turning car wheel.

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khaysservice · 17 days

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fabteccars · 21 days

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In today's fast-paced world, convenience is key, and shopping online has become the norm for many consumers. While protecting the exterior part of your car, finding the right car body cover online can be both convenient and efficient. However, with the plethora of options available, it is important to know what to look for to ensure you are getting a cover that meets your needs. Here are five expert tips to help you find the perfect car body covers online:

Know Your Car's Specifications:

Before you start browsing online stores for car body covers, know the specifications of your vehicle. This includes the make, model, and year of manufacture. Different car models have varying dimensions and shapes, so knowing these details will help you narrow down your search to covers that are specifically designed to fit your car snugly. Additionally, consider any specific features your car may have, such as spoilers or antenna mounts, as these may affect the fit of the cover.

Consider Material and Weather Resistance:

Car body covers come in a variety of materials, each offering different levels of protection against weather elements. For instance, if you live in a region with harsh sunlight, you will want a cover with UV protection to prevent your car's paint from fading. Similarly, if you reside in an area prone to heavy rain or snow, opt for a cover that is water-resistant or waterproof to shield your car from moisture damage. Common materials used for vehicle body cover by Fabtec include polyester, polypropylene, and PVC. Be sure to read product descriptions carefully to determine which material best suits your climate and protection needs.

Check Reviews and Ratings:

When shopping online, reviews and ratings can provide valuable insights into the quality and performance of a product. Before making a purchase, take the time to read customer reviews of the car body covers you're considering. Look for feedback on aspects such as durability, ease of installation, and effectiveness in protecting the car's exterior. Pay attention to reviews from customers who own the same make and model of car as yours, as their experiences will be most relevant to your situation. Additionally, check the overall rating of the product to gauge its popularity and satisfaction among buyers. Luckily, Fabtec ensures you offer the best quality car accessories and products based on your vehicle’s needs.

Verify Warranty and Return Policy:

A reputable online retailer should offer a warranty or satisfaction guarantee on their car body covers. Before finalizing your purchase, verify the warranty coverage and understand the terms and conditions. This will provide you with peace of mind knowing that you can seek assistance or replacement if the cover does not meet your expectations or if there are any defects. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the retailer's return policy in case you need to exchange or return the cover for any reason.

Compare Prices and Features:

With numerous online retailers selling car body covers, it is wise to compare prices and features across different platforms. While affordability is important, prioritize value for money by considering the features and quality offered by each cover. Look for bundled deals or discounts that may be available, especially if you are purchasing additional accessories such as mirror pockets or storage bags. Keep in mind that the cheapest option may not always be the best in terms of durability and protection, so weigh your options carefully before your selection.

Therefore, the expert tips let you streamline your search for the perfect body cover online for your vehicle and ensure that your vehicle remains protected from the elements for years to come. Whether you are shielding your car from sunlight, rain, snow, or dust, investing in a high-quality cover tailored to your car's specifications is a worthwhile endeavor. Car owners who want additional details may check our website https://www.fabtec.co.in/product-category/car-body-covers/.

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rdpshop · 22 days

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How to Replace a Nissan Sentra Rear Bumper | 2004 to 2006

Have you had some sort of damage to your rear bumper and need to get it fixed. This article goes over how to replace a Nissan Sentra rear bumper, between the years of 2004 and 2006. However, this can apply to many types of cars around these years.

The days before inflation went up like it has. Getting a bumper repair or replacement from a body shop, wasn’t that expensive. Today, paint and labor are so expensive, more and more people are learning how to do these repairs themselves. This article on how to replace a Nissan Sentra rear bumper, really won’t be that long. My goal for this article is to help the DIY car enthusiast, see how simple a job this is. Not to mention, save as much money as they can.

What Kind of Damage Would Warrant a Rear Bumper Replacement

Most car bumpers, both front and rear, are made out of plastic that contains polypropylene. The polypropylene adds a flexibility to allow the bumper to absorb impacts. I have proven that dents in bumpers can be repaired. You can watch my video, How To Pop Out A Dent In A Plastic Bumper, to see get an idea. Even though some dents and damages can be repaired in these types of bumpers. There is a point where replacing it is more economical and easier. Damages to where you would want to replace the bumper are as follows. - Multiple dents that warp the entire bumper - Bumper warped to where it doesn’t fit correctly - Damages to the snaps and mounting areas - Heavy splits and cracks - Bumper busted into halves or pieces If you have like a single dent or even a small crack, there are tricks and methods to fix these. However, when you are looking at removing the bumper for repairs, you may want to evaluate your investment. Cracks and splits usually require a plastic welder and special weld in clips. Many dents require a heat gun to heat it to pop it out. Not to mention all your time. If you do not have all these tools, then you have to weigh in how much do tools cost to a new bumper?

Tools Needed for Replacing a Nissan Sentra Rear Bumper

If you are on a budget and trying to a rear bumper replacement on a Nissan Sentra, you’re in luck. The tools needed to remove the bumper are a small flat blade screwdriver and a 10mm socket. Provided you have an inexpensive metric socket set. You can purchase a new aftermarket rear bumper for around $100. Junk yards you have to be careful with. As mentioned, you can buy new for around $100, you will find junk yards want about the same. If you can find a good undamaged and unscratched junk yard bumper, the price might be OK. Even better if you can find one the exact same color, it is always worth looking. Junk yards like Pull-a-Part or Pick-a-Part charge around $50 for a bumper cover. But again, if you go that route, ensure that you get one that needs little to no work. If your new or used bumper requires painting, there is always the aerosol method. Today’s automotive aerosol paints are as good as what comes out of a professional spray gun. RodsShop promotes Automotive Touchup Paints, be sure to check them out.

How to Replace a Nissan Sentra Rear Bumper Cover

The first thing to removing the Sentra rear bumper cover is to find all the clips and bolts. Let’s start with the 4 top plastic clips that need to be removed.

Open the trunk lid and look straight down where the bumper cover meets the truck opening. You will see 4 black push-in type clips. These will require a small flat blade screwdriver to remove them. These are 8mm Retainer Clips.

Using the screwdriver, place it in the gap between the outer part of the clip and the inside round button. Pry and lift up to release the clip. Once the center is up, lift the entire clip out of its hole. Note: After some years, these clips can become brittle and break apart. Just be patient and pull the center up. This may require digging into the center with the screwdriver and to lift it. Once the 4 8mm retainer clips are out, go under the rear bumper and look up, kind of a wide center. You will find 2 more of these same type clips. They will require the same process to remove them as the top ones. You will now have 4 10mm head bolts to locate and remove. These will be located at the opening of the wheel wells. There will be 2 bolts on each side, one at the top inside the wheel well and the other at the bottom. Looking at the wheel well, behind the tire and just inside at the top, you will find the first one.

You will want to look at the bottom of the bumper behind the rear wheel to find the bottom one.

Pulling the Nissan Sentra Rear Bumper Off Many bumpers today, snap into place on the sides. However, this rear bumper cover does not. It does however slip into some clips that keep the gap between it and the rear quarter even. In order to remove the bumper once all the hardware removal is complete. You can do each side one at a time and reach in the wheel well area. Grab a hold of the bumper and pull straight out. Do the other side the same, then from the rear, lift and pull it toward you. You may have to shift a little side to side to clear the sides of the quarter panels as you pull. Installing the Replacement Bumper Cover There are a few ways to put the replacement bumper cover back on your Nissan Sentra. If you have a helper, one will get on one side, and the other on the other. The bumper can be flexed open a little and walk it into place, ensuring that the bumper rest on the inner bumper support. From there, you can line up the mounting holes on each side and place the 10mm bolts back in and tighten. If you are a solo act, then use some tape Running a blue or green tape on the quarter panels around the mounting areas might be a good idea. Holding the bumper from the top edge, walk it towards the car. Shifting it a bit side to side will allow the sides of the bumper to go around the quarter panels. Once you have the sides clear to move forward, rest the bumper cover on the inner bumper reinforcement. Start inserting the 4 top push in clips into the holes. This will lock the bumper into place so that you can get the 4 10mm bolts started. No not tighten the bolts all the way until you have all the push in clips in place. When you have all the clips in place, you can tighten the 4 bolts. Ensure that you get the top edge of the bumper where it meets the quarter panel, into the plastic track. Often times, it will want to set below it causing an excessive or uneven gap.

Painting the Replacement Nissan Sentra Rear Bumper Cover

When it comes to auto body and paint, many people feel they just can’t do that. Either due to lack of knowledge or not having the equipment. I can tell you; anyone can paint. It just takes a little information, patients and knowing the materials you will need. If you are going with a used Nissan Sentra rear bumper cover, you will want to sand it. By purchasing an aftermarket replacement, all you will need is a scuffy pad. Painting a Used Bumper Cover As long as the used bumper cover has no damage to it, all you will need is 400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper. Get a bucket and put a little dish washing liquid in with some water. Using the 400-grit sandpaper and a small sponge sanding pad. Wet sand the entire bumper cover down. You are not trying to sand the old paint off, just a light sand to where the whole thing is dull looking when dry. Once the bumper cover is dry, go back over it with a scuffy pad. Set the cover on any kind of make shift stand that gets it off the ground and wipe it down with a prep solvent. Before applying your base coat, I highly recommend spray an adhesion promoter. Apply one coat and start spraying your base coat no more than 10 minutes after applying the adhesion promoter. Using aerosol paints, get the base coat that is matched by your paint code. Apply a coat of color and then give it about 15 to 20 minutes to dry. Apply a second and let dry the same amount of time. Lastly, apply a third coat. You may have to apply more if you are not getting the desired color match. Read the back of the base coat aerosol can to ensure flash times, especially how long to wait before applying the clear. Most aerosols require about 30 to 40 minutes before spraying the clear. I highly recommend using a 2K clear. Yes, they are more expensive but the 1K will peal dull out and peel often as soon as in a month’s time. Learn the difference between the two clears in this article, The Difference Between 2k And 1k Clear Coat. Always where a mask when spraying any kind of paints. Painting a New Aftermarket Bumper Cover All the steps will be the same as above except for the wet sanding. New bumper covers come in primer. This makes prepping so much easier. Just run a scuffy pad over the entire bumper cover until it is all dull. Same as the used bumper, wipe it down with a prep solvent and it is ready for coating. Note: It is crucial that you spray a new bumper cover with an adhesion promoter. If not, I have seen the paint peel right of the cover months later.

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Resources

Here is a list of parts, tools and materials mentioned in this article. Some of these links are Amazon Affiliate Links in which RodsShop will collect a small commission, however that does not infalte the cost to you in anyway. - Rear Bumper Cover - 8mm Retainer Clips - Aerosol Paints - Get Your Paint Code - Scuffy Pad - 400 Grit Sandpaper - Sponge Rubber Sanding Pad - Adhesion Promoter - Prep Solvent

Conclusion

You will find that just the mechanics of swapping out a bumper cover is far simpler than painting it. Do not let auto body and paint scare you off. I have been promoting a course for years. The course is super cheap and has great reviews. The course is at the bottom of this article. I have made many paint repairs right in my driveway. Be sure to read my article on Low Cost Clear Coat Repair. In this article, there is a video of doing a aerosol paint repair right in my driveway. Read the full article

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