【Plastic covers】 Technical terminology introduction series! ～ Plastic cover ～
Did you know that many auto parts are covered with plastic covers?
Actually, the plastic covers are mounted inside the fenders and even under the engine, and each plastic cover is treated as a different part.
We would like to introduce the plastic covers.
Please take a look, this information may be useful when purchasing used engines and used auto parts.
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The role of plastic covers
The main purpose of installing a plastic cover is to prevent water, mud, and snow from entering to the engine room by installing it inside or outside the car body parts or in the gaps.
Once mud or water stack on the exterior parts of the cars, it mixes with sand and dust and causes corrosion. As a result, even the hardest and toughest metal can be chipped, leading to car breakdowns and damage. Automobiles are constructed by taking advantage of the special characteristics of metals and plastics.
It is possible to extend the life of automobiles by using such inconspicuous parts.
These plastic covers are fragile and are in high demand because they are frequently broken, especially in countries with heavy snowfall (such as Russia).
Since the plastic cover is light, it can be stored in the top space when loading a container. From this point of view, plastic covers, occupy a high share in the used auto parts market.
Common plastic cover names
Kaiho Industry removes many plastic covers from cars, we will introduce typical plastic covers.
Fender liner
It is a part that refers to the plastic cover attached to the inside of the fender.
It prevents water, mud, sand, pebbles, etc. from scattering directly from the running tires to the wheel apron and front fender, and it also has an indirect rust prevention effect due to scattering and scratches.
We can provide this according to your needs, such as left, right, front or rear.
Mud guard
Like the fender liner, it is a plastic and rubber part that protects the car body from pebbles scattering.
It’s often worn over fender liners, especially in 90’s cars, which weren’t as paved as they are today, and in cross-country 4WD vehicles for off-road. Those don’t present in all cars.
Engine under-cover
In accordance with its name, it is a plastic cover that protects the engine, and refers to the plastic cover from the connection with the fender liner to the bottom of the engine.
The engine under-cover not only protects the inside of the engine room from foreign matter, but also efficiently dissipates heat and enhances aerodynamic performance.
Generally, it is an auto part that is hard to break, but it is a popular auto part because it is in demand depending on the car model with high rare value and for car models that have already discontinued this part.
Cowl top cover
It is a panel located on the lower front side of the F glass (windshield) and is connected to the left and right pillars.
It serves as a place to store the wiper arm and plaid, and also serves as a place to receive rainwater from the windshield glass.
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