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cpalada
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Hi all,
I want to make a mould of an original car part that would be expensive to replace if I damaged it. Is there any way around this? I've tried using 3m 1080 vinyl wrap in the past on cheaper parts from the same car but that didn't protect the original part at all.
What methods has everyone used to minimise damage to the original part they're making moulds of?
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Mould with minimal damage to original part/plug
cpalada
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10 Years Ago
A well thought out mould design and proper release system. None of my plugs ever get damaged because...
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
Release isn't an issue though. It's more the tooling gelcoat ruining the clear coat/paint on the...
cpalada
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10 Years Ago
Yeh, I would include that as a release issue. When using semi-perm release systems, you need to make...
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
Cool i'll start going that route from now one. Thanks for your help Hanaldo
cpalada
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10 Years Ago
I have never had any problems with the original paint on painted plastic bike parts or car parts,...
Dravis
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10 Years Ago
[quote][b]Dravis (08/04/2015)[/b][hr]I have never had any problems with the original paint on...
VVS
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10 Years Ago
I haven't been using the unimould system - not available in Aus. But i have been using unwaxed...
cpalada
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10 Years Ago
Well there's no styrene in epoxy, so it doesn't attack the paint. Problem with epoxy tools is they...
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
Yeh that's a given! Single pack paints are a no no, I don't even risk 2k automotive paints any more....
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
Are you saying 2k won't work either? ive just spent the last week redoing the panels in 2k.
VVS
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10 Years Ago
No, you'll possibly be alright. Always test prior to using it on your parts though. There are way...
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
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