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WorksheetsCommon Automotive Plastics: ABS, PP, and PVC
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which plastic is known for strong impact resistance in car parts?
None are good for impact hits
PVC is best for impact hits
PP is best for impact hits
ABS is best for impact hits
What is a common use for ABS inside a car?
Windshield glass parts
Seat belts and buckles
Engine metal pistons
Dashboard and trim panels
ABS helps keep shape under stress. What property is this?
High glow for shiny lights
High stickiness for glue work
High slipperiness for slides
High rigidity for stable shapes
Which plastic is the lightweight champion with good chemical resistance?
Polypropylene, called PP
Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC
Acrylonitrile Butadiene, AB
Steel alloy material, SA
Where is PP often used on the outside of cars?
Steering wheel leather
Windshield wiper blades
Spark plugs and wires
Bumper systems and fascias
PVC is great at resisting rubbing and wear. What is this called?
Water floating ability
Explosion resistance ability
Abrasion resistance ability
Magnet pulling ability
Which item is a typical PVC application in cars?
Seat covers and upholstery
Brake fluid steel lines
Fuel metal tank shell
Engine cooling fins
Match each plastic to a main strength.
ABS
Impact resistance strength
PP
Chemical resistance strength
PVC
Abrasion resistance strength
Match each plastic to one common car part.
ABS
Dashboard trim panels
PP
Bumper systems parts
PVC
Seat covers upholstery
Which plastics are used for interior trim pieces?
Wood only for interiors
PVC for interior trim
PP for exterior bumpers
ABS for interior components
Which plastic is strong if it gets bumped or hit?
HDPE
PET
Polycarbonate (PC)
PMMA (Acrylic)
Which plastic stays clear in bright sunlight?
PET
HDPE
PMMA (Acrylic)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Which plastic is best for holding fuel in a car?
HDPE
Polycarbonate (PC)
PMMA (Acrylic)
PET
Which plastic can be recycled and is strong?
PET
HDPE
PMMA (Acrylic)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Match the plastic to what it is good at.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Impact resistance
PMMA (Acrylic)
UV stability
HDPE
Fuel and oils resistance
PET
Recyclability
Which two plastics are see-through for lights and lenses?
PET
HDPE
PMMA (Acrylic)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate is used for headlamp lenses because it has what?
Recycled trim use
Best fuel soaking
Impact-resistant clarity
Seat fabric weaving
PMMA helps outside car parts look nice because it has what?
Cluster housing weight
Washer fluid holding
Fuel tank strength
UV stability
HDPE is great for washer fluid tanks because it resists what?
Fuels and oils
Recycling steps
Sunlight only
Scratches only
PET can be used for seat fabric because it is both strong and what?
Impact-only
Sun-fading
Oil absorbing
Recyclable
Which material is strong and used near hot engine parts?
Rubber bands for gears
Polyurethane foam for pillows
Polyamide (Nylon) for hot areas
Paper for engine covers
Polyamide can be used up to what continuous temperature?
120°C in engine parts
90°C in fans
60°C in seats
30°C in bumpers
What does polyamide (nylon) resist very well?
Breaking with tiny taps
Soaking up water fast
Melting at low heat
Abrasion from rubbing wear
Match each material to what it is best for.
Polyamide (Nylon)
High heat strength
Polyurethane (PUR) foams
Soft comfy seating
PUR bump stops
Suspension compression control
Which parts can be made from polyamide in a car?
Gear assemblies with teeth
Timing chain guides in engines
Engine cooling fans and housings
Seat cushions with soft foam
Polyurethane helps with safety by doing what?
Absorbing crash energy in bumpers
Making gears spin faster
Heating the engine quickly
Stopping all rain forever
What do PUR bump stops and bushings do?
Freeze the car in winter
Write messages on screens
Keep food fresh in lunchbox
Control compression in suspension
Which material is best for soft, comfy seats?
Polyurethane flexible foam
Polyamide high-heat plastic
Steel thick metal plates
Glass clear window sheets
Which material can be reheated and reshaped many times?
Thermoplastic type plastics
Glass fibre reinforcement
Thermosetting type plastics
SMC polyester resin
Pick the feature that belongs to thermosetting plastics.
Melt and flow again
Permanent chemical bonds
Reshape over and over
Temporary soft bonds
Match the plastic type to what it can do.
Thermoplastic
Can be reheated
Thermosetting
Cannot be reheated
SMC composite
Uses polyester resin
Which choices are examples of thermoplastics?
Glass fibre strands
SMC polyester resin
ABS plastic type
PP and PC types
SMC stands for Sheet Moulding Compound. What is a key part inside SMC?
Rubber strand layers
Glass fibre reinforcement
Metal wire reinforcement
Wood chip filling
Choose the advantages of SMC parts.
Excellent heat resistance
Permanent chemical bonds
Class A surface finish
Dimensional stability
What makes SMC components useful for car designs in the picture?
Always needs metal frames
Complex geometry shaping
Dissolves in hot water
Cannot be painted at all
Look at the image of Visual Identification Methods. Which step checks how bendy the plastic is?
Colour assessment painted note
Surface texture grain look
Flexibility test for bendability
Location check of part spot
Which method focuses on grain pattern and finish quality?
Colour assessment noting paint
Location check of component
Flexibility test for bend
Surface texture examination
Match each method to what you look for.
Location Check
Position and likely material
Flexibility Test
Bendability of plastic type
Surface Texture
Grain pattern and finish
Colour Assessment
Textured, painted, or natural
A part is stiff and won’t bend much. Which type is it most likely?
Thermosetting harder kind
Thermoplastic flexible kind
Textured grainy finish
Colourful painted plastic
You want to know if the plastic is painted. Which method should you use?
Flexibility bend test
Colour assessment step
Surface grain check
Location check on car
On the Identification Codes image, what do moulded symbols show on a plastic part?
The tool storage place
ISO recycling type marks
Which paint dries slow
How fast cars move
Which reference helps you look up plastic types in guides?
Pet care charts
Holiday travel books
MIRRC manuals guides
Sports team posters
Match each identification source to what it provides.
Moulded Symbols
ISO recycling codes like PP, ABS
MIRRC Manuals
Comprehensive identification guides
Technical Data
Manufacturer specifications and OEM info
Which thing helps paint stick to different plastics?
High-gloss wax adds shiny color
Adhesion promoter helps surfaces bond
Cold water makes plastic harder
Big brushes spread paint faster
Why do we choose primers that can bend?
To stop all scratches forever
To make colors look extra bright
To flex with moving plastic parts
To keep parts feeling very soft
Match each need with the right idea.
Chemical compatibility
Solvent resistance differences
Adhesion requirements
Specific promoters for surfaces
Flexibility matching
Primer must bend with part
Which repairs may need different heat levels?
Sticker peeling needs cool air
Metal sanding needs gentle heat
Plastic welding uses set temperatures
Glass cleaning needs warm water
Which choices help a strong, lasting repair? Select all that apply.
Skip cleaning the surface first
Pick welding method for plastic type
Use compatible adhesives and fillers
Ignore solvent resistance of materials
What can change between plastic types when using solvents?
Water turns into bubbles
Brush hairs fall off faster
Paint colors mix more easily
Solvent resistance varies widely
Which test looks at how bendy and hard a plastic is?
Visual inspection of codes
Physical testing of flexibility
Burn test for flame colour
Chemical test with solvents
What might you check during a burn test when it is safe?
Water taste and smell
Box weight and height
Flame colour and odour
Sticker shape and size
Match the method to what it checks.
Visual inspection
Recycling code or stamp
Physical testing
Flexibility and hardness
Chemical testing
Solvent compatibility
Which test uses liquids to see if a plastic is the right kind?
Burn test watching flames
Chemical testing with solvents
Physical testing by bending
Visual inspection with stamps
Why is knowing the plastic type important for fixing things?
It changes the paint colour
It makes toys more fun
It ensures correct repair methods
It keeps boxes shiny
Which idea helps with end-of-life recycling of vehicles?
Knowing plastic types
Counting the wheels
Washing the seats
Making louder horns
