2.0 Shaping plastic parts

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Plastic parts can be reshaped using a hot-air blower.
Microcracks can occur in the plastic if plastic parts are deformed. After the component is reshaped and then painted, the cracks may become visible again on the surface after a period of time.
The component must be replaced if microcracks can be identified in the area of deformation.