Plastics (CAPA 201)
Plastic parts that are unprimed, primed, decoratively painted, plated with metallic coatings, or painted and plated with metallic coatings are covered, including:
- Bezels
- Bumper Covers
- Fenders
- Fascias, Front/Rear
- Grilles
- Header Panels
- Hoods
- Side Mouldings
The CAPA 201 specifications include requirements for:
- Adhesive integrity
- Appearance
- Assembly requirements
- Coating performance
- Dimensional Checks
- Fasteners
- Hardware
- Materials analysis (composition, mechanical properties)
- Production requirements
- Quality control procedures
- New Part Approval Vehicle Test Fit (VTF), as applicable
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