I think with you saying its a rare item, will put people off. If the GRP company want £150 for the mold of the item i think that is a good price, if you use a proper registered, insured company and they break it, they would either have to pay you for damages or find another one, unless you sing some sort of disclaimer.

Hi! Have had alook at this forum and I am impressed! However I have a problem: I am making a kit car and the grill surround is missing - a fellow owners club member has lent me one (rare as hen's teeth) but Im frightened of ruining it by getting it stuck! I am going to try some work on simpler projects but was wondering if there's anyone would be willing to have a go at making a mould from the original and casting a new part from it?

Heres a pic of what it should look like...romero grille its the silver bit - the mesh I already have. As I say I do have an original but am scared to death of ruining it. I did go to a local grp fabricator but they wanted £150 to make the mould and £50 for the part - a bit pricey for a one off.

The part is about 50 cm tall and 30 wide and is basically U sectioned apart from teh top bit.

Hopefully someone will be able to help.