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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Plastic Repair Series - Part Three: Plastic Headlamp Tab Repair - Now Available
I-CAR · August 5, 2022
Summary
This article introduces the third part of I-CAR's Repairers Realm plastic repair series, focusing on plastic headlamp tab repair. It features industry experts, including John Wilburn from Polyvance, demonstrating step-by-step instructions and various repair techniques for different headlights.
What to do on the job
Utilize the step-by-step plastic welding and repair techniques demonstrated by I-CAR and Polyvance to properly repair damaged headlamp tabs instead of automatically replacing the entire headlight assembly.
How to use it
Use this resource to justify the labor and material costs for plastic headlamp tab repairs on an estimate or supplement, proving to insurers that tab repair is an industry-recognized, viable alternative to costly headlight assembly replacement when OEM tab repair kits or procedures are available.
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