Plastic parts
Two types of plastics are used in the production of parts: thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
Thermoplastics are materials that become plastic and soft when heated. The advantage of plasticity is that they can be molded into the desired shape. After cooling, they regain their hardness and retain their new shape.
This phenomenon is repeated as many times as the heating of the part is repeated. Thermosetting plastics are materials that harden when heated and, if heated too much, char.
Note: When repairing plastic parts, please pay attention to the ISO year (type of plastic), indicated on the inside of each piece.
Types of thermoplastics
Types of thermosetting plastics
Removable body components of Renault Megane III:
1 - tailgate;
2 - protective element of the rear bumper;
3 - back door;
4 - front door
5 — rear floor box;
6 — fuel tank filler cap;
7 — dashboard crossbar;
8 - front wing;
9 — hood;
10 — front body panel;
11 - Front bumper protective element;
12 - Front bumper mount;
13 — side bracket of the front body panel;
14 — upper front wing mounting bracket.
Removable body components Renault Fluence:
1 - front bumper protective element;
2 - front body panel;
3 - Front bumper mount;
4 — side bracket of the front body panel;
5 — upper front wing mounting bracket;
6 - front wing;
7 — hood;
8 — dashboard crossbar;
9 — fuel tank filler cap;
10 - front door;
11— back door;
12 — protective element of the rear bumper;
13 — trunk lid.
Depending on the area of application, thermoplastics are used to manufacture:
Original article is on the portal [RenaultBook]
- interior trim details;
- dashboard;
- bumpers;
- wings;
- protective pads.
From thermosetting plastics:
- wings;
- hood;
- doors;
- tailgate;
- leaf springs;
- transmission shafts.
In the picture below, the plastic parts of the Megane III are marked in dark color.
