Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Manual - part 44

Material name

Abbreviation

Heat-deformation
temperature °C (°F)

Where mainly used

Polyvinyl  chloride,
Polyurethane

PVC, PUR-E

*2

Instrument panel pad

Thermoplastic
elastomer
(styrene), Talc filled
polypropylene

TES, PP-TD

100 - 120 (212 - 248)

Side splash

Polycarbonate

 +

Acrylonitrile
butadiene

PC + ABS

120 - 125 (248 - 257)

Door outside handle

Polycarbonate

 +

Polyethylene
terephthalate

PC + PET

120 (248)

Door outside handle

Polycarbonate

 +

Polybutylene
terephthalate

PC + PBT

130 - 140 (266 - 284)

Door outside handle

Polyphenylene
ether  +  Polyamide
6

PPE (PPO) + PA6 150 - 160 (302 - 320)

Wheel cover

Polyphenylene
ether  +  Polyamide
66

PPE  (PPO)  +
PA66

160 - 170 (320 - 338)

Wheel cover

Polyphenylene
ether + Polystyrene

PPE (PPO) + PS 120 - 130 (248 - 266)

Wheel cover

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 light 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

Abbrevi
ation

Flame color

Combustion
conditions

Self-
extinguishi
ng

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

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BODY REPAIR

Plastic name

Abbrevi
ation

Flame color

Combustion
conditions

Self-
extinguishi
ng

Odor

Polypropylene

PP

Yellow  flame  top
Blue flame bottom

｠

Burns briskly and drips

｠

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-
reinforced 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

CORROSION PROTECTION

ANTICORROSION TREATMENT AT THE FACTORY

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Anticorrosion  treatment  at  the  time  of  production
includes the following measures.

THE USE OF GALVANIZED STEEL PLATE

ZB6002600000

: locations where galvanized steel 
  plate is used.

Because  galvanized  steel  plate  has  excellent
corrosion resistance, it is used in areas which have a
high possibility of painting deficiency.

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CORROSION PROTECTION

ZINC PHOSPHATE COATING

1

2

3

4
5

6

ZB600261 0000

In order to improve the adhesive properties of the paint coat on
the steel plate, and also to improve the finish of the paint coat,
the entire body is coated with a film of zinc phosphate prior to
undergoing the electrodeposition undercoating process.

1.

Final coat

2.

Intermediate coat

3.

Anticorrosion primer

4.

Undercoat

5.

Zinc phosphate film

6.

Steel plate

CATIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITION UNDERCOATING

ZB6002620000

Anionic electrodeposition

Cationic electrodeposition

Counteragent

Anionic
coating

Cationic
coationg

Counteragent

Alkali
solution

In the cationic electrodeposition method, the car body
is the negative pole, thus preventing damage to the
zinc plating of the galvanized body panels or to the

chemically formed phosphate crystals. This method,
therefore, maximizes the corrosion resistance and the
results  obtained  are  much  better  than  those  from
conventional anionic electrodeposition.

BODY SEALING

ZB600263 

A

A

Section A – A 

0000

Sealant has been applied to all body panel joints and seams in
order to provide resistance to water, dust, and corrosion.

BASE OF BODY REPAIR

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CORROSION PROTECTION

UNDERBODY COATING

ZB6002640000

An underbody coating has been applied to the underside of the
floor  pans,  the  inside  of  the  doors,  etc.,  in  order  to  provide
resistance to vibration, corrosion, and wear.

WAX INJECTION

ZB6002650000

Wax injection is used at the lower part of the frame, side sill and
hollow  panels,  etc.,  in  order  to  obtain  a  better  anticorrosion
effect.

ANTICORROSION PRIMER

ZB600266 

1. Rocker panel primer application

0000

1

1

A

A

Anticorrosion  primer  is  used  at  the  side  sill  outer
panels in order to prevent corrosion and to suppress
vibration.

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CORROSION PROTECTION