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Old 11-24-2002, 02:43 PM
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Does anybody know what PU means, I have heard all sorts of things but they are all just guesses.

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Old 11-24-2002, 04:15 PM
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Here's my guess because like you I am not sure.

Plastic Unit.

No doubt someone will know the real answer.
Old 11-24-2002, 04:41 PM
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Red face

I have no idea what it stands for but it is what they call the front and rear "bumper" pieces (the painted bits). I think it's some kind of polythene something or other?

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PU is polyurethane foam. Widely used in auto industry.
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Based upon the year I lived in London, I would have thought it was an abbreviation for a cockney accented "**** uff". Shows what I know! <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />
Old 11-24-2002, 07:14 PM
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PU: Pick Up
PU: Bad Smell

Give us some context.
Old 11-24-2002, 07:29 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by yank:
<strong>Does anybody know what PU means, I have heard all sorts of things but they are all just guesses.</strong><hr></blockquote>

The term you may be referring to is PU-Rim which stands for Polyurethane-Reaction Injection Molding. A material widely used in dashboard and other interior panels as well as bumper covers among many other things.
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Boy am I relieved, I thought PU meant Porsche was coming out with a Cayenne Pick-Up. WHHEEEEWWW, that was close

Chris



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