Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2008, Body Repair Manual

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BODY REPAIR
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BASE OF BODY REPAIR 9-36
NOTE: .
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A slash (/) in the abbreviation indicates that two different materials make two-layer construction.
A plus sign (+) indicates that the two different materials mix each other.
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If the new material symbols designated by the ISO differ form the old symbols, both are given, with the old
symbol being enclosed in brackets. ISO: International Organization for Standardization
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*1: Temperature differs depending on the ratio of the materials included.
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*2: Impossible to fix the temperature due to the multi-layer and foam material structure.
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If an infra-red lamp is used for drying, use a heat-resistant cover, etc., to protect parts.
HOW TO DISTINGUISH TYPES OF PLASTICS
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There are various methods that can be employed to
determine types of plastics, among them (1) using a
chemical solvent, etc., to check it chemically, (2)
scratching the material to determine its make-up, (3)
cutting of a small piece (where the scar can't be
seen) and burning it to judge by the way it burns, etc.
The following is an outline of the burning method,
which is a relatively simple method.
Plastic name
Abbreviation
Flame color Combustion
Conditions Self-
extinguishing
Odor
Polyvinyl chloride PVC Yellow flame top
Blue flame bottom Burns to black residue Yes Irritating acid
odor
Polyethylene PE Yellow flame top
Blue flame bottom Burns cleanly while
melting No Candle-like
odor
Polypropylene PP Yellow flame top
Blue flame bottom
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Burns briskly and
drips
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Slight white smoke
No Petroleum-like
odor
Polyurethane PUR Orange Crackles as burns;
drips No Rubber odor
TRUR Orange
Polycarbonate PC Yellow Cinders remain To some
extent Sweet odor
Polyamide
(nylon) PA Yellow flame top
Blue flame bottom Melts and drips Yes Strong formic
acid odor
Polyester resin UP Yellow Ashes remain No Styrene odor
Glass-fiber-reinfo
rced plastic FRP Yellow Ashes with glass-fiber
remnants remain No Differs
according to
plastic type
Phenol resin PF Yellow Ashes remain Yes Formalin odor
ABS resin ABS Orange Burns accompanied by
foaming and black
smoke No Rubber odor