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Gen 1 roof trim reproduction
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<blockquote data-quote="cadman777" data-source="post: 1054813" data-attributes="member: 78824"><p>Great idea!</p><p>Very nice work!</p><p></p><p>I did laser scanning and 3d printing of plastic vehicle parts in the past to RE parts no longer available..</p><p>Like you said, it's a LOT of work!</p><p>Can you ask your friend what make and model 3d printer he used to make these?</p><p>Also, since the plastic is not UV resistant, you have to do 'finishing' on the part.</p><p>Basically, you can fill all the grooves with body filler or some other plastic-adhering filler, and then paint it with good vehicle paint or a 'spray bom' that's UV resistant. Otherwise, the sun will eat them up <em>real fast</em>.</p><p>I found that ABS is one of the more durable plastics and not difficult to print if you have a good printer (enclosed, accurate temp regulator, etc.).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cadman777, post: 1054813, member: 78824"] Great idea! Very nice work! I did laser scanning and 3d printing of plastic vehicle parts in the past to RE parts no longer available.. Like you said, it's a LOT of work! Can you ask your friend what make and model 3d printer he used to make these? Also, since the plastic is not UV resistant, you have to do 'finishing' on the part. Basically, you can fill all the grooves with body filler or some other plastic-adhering filler, and then paint it with good vehicle paint or a 'spray bom' that's UV resistant. Otherwise, the sun will eat them up [I]real fast[/I]. I found that ABS is one of the more durable plastics and not difficult to print if you have a good printer (enclosed, accurate temp regulator, etc.). [/QUOTE]
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