Date:         Sun, 11 Jan 2004 12:02:02 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: casting molds of plastic/rubber/fiberglass parts?  anyone
              done it?
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I know someone who has developed a process for making replacement
airbag covers by making a mold from the original, then building a
casting mold around that. The finished product has that smooth or
pebbly skin, true to the original, and the interior is dense foam.
Metal reinforcement can be inserted. His molding process doesn't damage
th original as far as I know, I can check.

If you'll give me the dimensions, I'll get a quote.

If youonly want one made, fiberglass is probably the way to go. If you
want multiples, this molding process is the way to go.

Jim

On Jan 11, 2004, at 11:32 AM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:

> im looking to reproduce a rear wing/spoiler for a vw that is no longer
> being
> made (rear spoiler for the vw mk1 cabriolet).  i have found an
> original  but
> the owner doesnt want to sell it, tho he has granted permission for me
> to make
> a copy.  the spoiler is not mounted, and is a black rubber/foam type
> spoiler
> like those used on the A2 jetta or audi 4000q, and looks similar.    i
> was
> thinking of reproducing it.. the finished product does not have to be
> done in
> rubber/foam, it can be done in plastic or fiberglass, whichever is
> easier to work
> with.  what is the best way to make a mold, without damaging the
> original?
> and what is the best bedium to cast it in?  fiberglass?   anyone have
> any
> experience with this?
>
> thanks
>
> chris
>