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17-08-2009, 08:44 PM | #1 |
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Hi, i was thinking of making clear lenses for my bg indicators/parkers and i was thinking of using clear resin. how would i go about making a decent mold
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17-08-2009, 10:11 PM | #2 |
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could use polyurethane to make the shape,cover it in foil then just add resin and "bobs your uncle"
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17-08-2009, 10:14 PM | #3 |
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If you know a tool and die maker that would whip em up on a CNC mill for you, you'd be laughin'. Most molds are made from Alluminium. I am curious as to what resin you are considering using. I work in the plastics industry where we use a number of different ones.......PS, APET, CPET, HIPS. I may be able to get small quantities of this if you are interested.....but you would have to find and add UV stabilisers to it.....otherwise it will in time become brittle.
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18-08-2009, 10:32 AM | #4 |
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I was considering this, let me know how you go. if it's a group buy from a plastics mob i'd be in, depending on cost.
I was thinking of just pulling one apart then taking it to a plastic place and asking if they could make a clear one. then just stick it back on.
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18-08-2009, 06:41 PM | #5 |
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Nodd, i havnt looked into it that much just yet however which would be better for the job?
and shai thats not a bad idea to be honest, i dont think i thought of that so fresh the only prob i see with that is the foil would need to perfect, no creases or lines ect
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