Kia Sportage Washer Jet Clip
The Kia Sportage is a vehicle worth keeping right, and a broken washer jet clip shouldn't be the thing that lets it down. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Broken part? We may be able to recreate it — ask us about this part.
- Estimated cost: $6 – $15
- Estimated print time: 30–60 minutes
- Minimum order: 2
- Final pricing is confirmed by quote.
The Kia Sportage is a vehicle worth keeping right, and a broken washer jet clip shouldn't be the thing that lets it down. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Washer jet clips crack from engine bay heat and UV. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — twenty years on, there's no margin left in it.
How we reproduce them
The process is simple: drop the part in or send clear photos with a ruler in frame, we confirm fit details, and print replacements — often with a little extra material where the original always cracked.
We print these in ASA. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS — it holds its colour and strength through years of Australian sun where the original plastic went chalky and brittle.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Kia |
|---|---|
| Model | Sportage |
| Year range | 1997–2021 |
| Vehicle / equipment type | Passenger vehicle / ute |
| Common failure mode | Washer jet clips crack from engine bay heat and UV |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original washer jet clip on the Kia Sportage. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | ABS |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $6 – $15 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years of Australian UV |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
