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Mirka Enables Body Shop Plastic Repairs
September 8, 2026
It’s time to make plastic repairs a viable option for body shops, car owners and insurance companies alike. Together with 4Plastic, Mirka is introducing a plastic repair process that represents the best practices and features easy-to-use tools and accessories for OEM-compatible repairs.
The Benefits of Plastic Repairs
Plastic parts such as bumpers are among the most frequently damaged parts in vehicle collisions. In fact, plastic components now represent over 50% of replaced parts per claim globally. Most of these plastic parts could be repaired, yet they are swapped and discarded, resulting in a huge waste of money, time and resources.
The primary reason for the industry's lingering preference for replacements over repairs in plastic is not economic; rather, it stems from a widespread lack of know-how and standardised repair methods.
That’s why the Mirka Plastic Repair Solution is such an important contribution to the collision repair industry. The idea behind this kit is not only to offer new products, but to make plastic repairs standardised, accessible, OEM-compatible and worthwhile.
By repairing these parts, body shops can switch from being middlemen that buy and install spare parts to offering valuable know-how and driving measurable cost-efficient benefits.
The transition to a repair-first mindset is also a sustainability matter. As circular repair practices for plastic vehicle parts are uncommon, we still have high volumes of discarded parts ending up in landfills and substantial carbon emissions from new parts manufacturing.
Made for Validated Repair Processes
Although sparse, plastic repairs are performed in today’s collision repair industry. Unfortunately, these repairs are often done with filler, making them and the paint job prone to failure.
The repair method behind Mirka's repair kit, on the other hand, is totally filler-free, utilises automotive-grade plastic welding rods and other designated bonding materials. This approach has been developed with input from experts in collision repair franchises, insurance companies, and industry suppliers.
Consequently, Mirka’s plastic repair solution enables faster, more cost-effective and durable plastic repairs. The featured welding rods are made of OEM-compatible materials that blend perfectly into the repaired part's surface. The patent-pending polypropylene formula gives the welding rods superior strength and a high melting point.
Besides the welding rods, the kit also includes an innovative bumper push hand tool, a tab repair jig for quick and secure fixation of bumper bars during repairs, and much more. The kit items can also be bought separately.
A change is needed, and the body shops have a crucial role to play. Let’s equip them for the job.
For more information, please contact Leonardo Gómez, Business Manager Collision Repair.
leonardo.gomez@mirka.com