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Old 11-30-2011, 02:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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A type of plastic which is more flexible than fiberglass. Generally, aftermarket parts aren't made out of urethane because of the extra cost involved compared to fiberglass.

Urethane is more difficult to fix than fiberglass, and can be more difficult to paint, but many OEM parts are made out of it because of its durability.
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A type of plastic which is more flexible than fiberglass. Generally, aftermarket parts aren't made out of urethane because of the extra cost involved compared to fiberglass.

Urethane is more difficult to fix than fiberglass, and can be more difficult to paint, but many OEM parts are made out of it because of its durability.

All correct and good info...Plus body shops generally hate it because like said it's harder to prep and paint.
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