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NOTE: The identification of the type of plastic is If an identifier is missing or cannot be made out, Visual Inspection Visual inspections mainly serve to identify PUR Identification characteristics: • When PUR cracks or similar damage occurs, pores of foam can be seen. • GRP can be recognized by the glass fiber structure on the inside. Mechanical test: The plastic group can be determined by a sound • Degree of hardness - the higher-pitched the sound, the harder the plastic. • Elasticity - the more muffled the sound, the higher the elasticity of the plastic. Sanding test In this a place is chosen which will not be visible The plastic group can be determined using the • Thermosets produce a white dust. • Thermoplastics smear and do not produce dust. Float test in water: Take a small piece of plastic from the component Nature of the surface The surface of plastics can be categorized as rigid Adherence test using welding rod Heat a welding rod that is identified with the type CAUTION: Danger of poisoning! When Burning test Every plastic has a characteristic behavior and Plastic recognition using a burning test Short descrip- tion Blackish smoke, the material drips like a candle when burning and smells like wax. ABS No smoke, draws filaments, smells like burnt horn. PA G506663en 501-25- 59 Body Repairs - General Information 501-25- 59 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION |