What are the plastic panels at the front of a car called?
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The plastic panel at the front of a car is called the front spoiler. Here is some information about car spoilers: 1. A car spoiler refers to a component installed on the rear trunk lid of a car, resembling an inverted aircraft tail fin. Some cars are equipped with front spoilers, commonly known as air dams. 2. Some cars have side skirts installed on the sides, which are also a type of spoiler. The rear spoiler is actually referred to as a "car wing". 3. The function of a car spoiler: It is mainly designed to reduce the lift generated when the car is driving at high speeds, thereby preventing the rear wheels from lifting off the ground.
Last time I accidentally scraped the plastic panel at the front of my car while reversing in the neighborhood. The mechanic told me it's called the front bumper cover. Besides this, the plastic panel with grilles at the front is called the grille, the ones wrapping around the fog lights are called fog light bezels, and the small protruding panel at the bottom is called the front lip spoiler. The thin plastic piece above the tires is the wheel arch liner, and some SUVs have a full plastic underbody guard. These plastic parts may seem insignificant, but they can be quite expensive to replace after a scrape. It cost me 800 yuan to replace the front bumper cover on my car. They are mostly made of modified polypropylene, which is lightweight and elastic, providing cushioning and energy absorption during minor collisions, and offering better protection for pedestrians. When washing the car, you can use plastic restorers to prevent aging and whitening.
