Robert Lendabarker

As professionals committed to safety for themselves, their teams, and their customers, it should be well understood that most manufacturers specify booth baking temperatures and time limits. Most vehicle makers clearly identify specific requirements. Some will say “no baking at all.” A typical temperature is around 140 degrees, but OEMs do vary. Always check OEM requirements to confirm whether baking is allowed, the required temperature, and the time limit.

PLASTIC REPAIR FOR TODAY’S MODERN VEHICLES Story by Tom Hurley and Robert Lendabarker In our collective 75 years’ experience in the collision repair industry, including more than two decades dedicated to training, we’ve performed procedures spanning a variety of makes, models, parts and materials. The field of plastics repair is continuing to grow, and it’s important that repair considerations keep pace with the technological advancements of today’s vehicles.