Radiator shroud material
Radiator shroud material
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Where can I found out what type of plastic was used for automotive radiator shrouds from the mid 60's on. It is a flexible dull black plastic. It seems to have some type of fibers in it. It tuurns brittle when old. I believe it is injection molded. Any clues?
Russell Giuliano





RE: Radiator shroud material
If you cut of a slim slither and burn it and blow it out then smell the smoke, if it's PP it smels like wax or oil.
If it's nylon it smells like celery or feathers.
Regards
Pat
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RE: Radiator shroud material
If you cut of a slim slither and burn it and blow it out then smell the smoke, if it's PP it smells like wax or oil.
If it's nylon it smells like celery or feathers.
Regards
Pat
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RE: Radiator shroud material
RE: Radiator shroud material
I was thinking mid 80s when I posted above. Cars here did not have fan shrouds as I remember in the 60s, they only became common in the 70s.
Regards
Pat
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RE: Radiator shroud material
Thanks for your help.
Russell Giuliano
RE: Radiator shroud material