More than 95% of textured plastic parts are replaced, many with only minor scratches or repairable damage, and many are becoming higher-value components
Dallas—Plasnomic has announced that the organization and its collaborative partners, including 3M, 4Plastic, Mirka, PPG, Polyvance, and SEM, will initiate an industry-first Textured Parts Repair Pilot program focused on one of the largest untapped repair opportunities in collision repair: textured plastic parts.
“This pilot represents a major step forward for the collision repair industry,” said Mario Dimovski, president of Plasnomic and head of the Plasnomic Global Council. “Textured parts are being replaced every day when many could potentially be repaired.
“By bringing the industry together and technically validating products and processes, we can create a trusted framework that supports repair-first decisions, profitability, and sustainability.”
According to industry research, more than 95% of textured plastic parts are replaced, many with only minor scratches or repairable damage. At the same time, it has been found that textured parts are becoming higher-value components, with some small wheel arch moldings selling for more than $300 and some lower bumper covers now costing more than the main bumper cover itself.
Plasnomic said this is adding further pressure to repair costs at a time when average repair ticket prices continue to rise due to factors such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) complexity, parts inflation, and skilled labor shortages.
The Textured Parts Repair Pilot program will bring together leading collision repair groups, insurers, suppliers, and industry partners to validate practical repair methods, evaluate repair-versus-replace opportunities, and measure commercial and sustainability outcomes.
As part of the pilot, Plasnomic will test products currently available in the market. In line with Plasnomic’s technical evaluation process, products will undergo practical repair testing and lab-based assessment to determine performance, adhesion, weathering, durability, finish quality, texture appearance, and repair consistency.
The pilot aims to help collision repairers create more repair opportunities for their technicians and painters in an environment where claim volumes and repair economics remain under pressure. By adding labor sales operations instead of defaulting to new part replacement, shops can improve gross profit, reduce parts spend, support repair-first outcomes, and strengthen overall business performance.
Representatives from Plasnomic said it is also a big win for the environment as each repair removes that part from going into landfills.
Plasnomic welcomes feedback, referrals, and collaboration from Plasnomic Global Council members and industry stakeholders interested in helping shape the future of textured plastic repair.
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