Buick Encore: Plastic Panel Information and Repair - Repair instructions
GENERAL PLASTIC REPAIR
WARNING:
In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed to toxic
fumes
while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on any type of sheet
molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, observe the following guidelines:
- Work in a properly ventilated area
- Apply protective cream to any exposed skin
- Remove any mixture that comes into contact with skin
- Wash skin with cold water to remove glass and resin dust
- Use a sander with a vacuum attachment
- Follow the repair material manufacturer's instructions
Also, always wear the following:
- An approved respirator, or air supplied respirator
- Eye protection
- Rubber gloves
- Earplugs
- Protective clothing
The following procedures should be followed when repairing all types of
thermoset plastic:
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HOW TO IDENTIFY PLASTIC PARTS
Fig. 1: Identifying SAE Code
Plastic parts can be identified by the SAE code, which is usually found on
the rear of the part, and/or by the
characteristics of the plas
DIMENSIONS - BODY (ENCORE)
Point-to-point measurements are for reference only. All measurements are
given in millimeters. Use these
measurements for diagnosing and estimating. Point-to-point measurem
SEE MORE:
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the right side of the steering
column.
Move the lever to one of the
following positions:
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Use this setting for intermittent
wipes or Rainsense, if equipped.
For intermittent wipes, move the
windshie
ABRASIVE CLEANING
removing contaminants using a cleaning agent containing abrasive material.
Cleaning that requires
physical abrasion (e.g., glass bead blasting, wire brushing).
ADDITIVE
in automotive terminology, a substance added to a liquid, such as engine oil,
transmission fluid, gear oil or c