Surface-coated plastic parts are standard components of all passenger vehicles such
as cars, light duty trucks, and motorcycles. In 1994, about 8 percent of the average weight of
a new passenger car was made of plastic parts (EPA, 1995). The wide variety of automobile
and light duty trucks made of plastic or plastic composites includes coated plastic interior
parts, exterior body parts, and lighting equipment as well as more functional parts such as
gas tanks. In addition, some motorcycle, golf cart, and motor home parts are coated plastic