Date:         Sun, 11 Jan 2004 12:07:14 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: casting molds of plastic/rubber/fiberglass parts?  anyone
              done it?
Comments: To: JordanVw@AOL.COM
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Chris,

I'm a mold maker, and have worked with ceramic molds, rubber molds, and
fiberglas molds, vacuum formed plastic molds, all constructed for the
purpose of making various molded products.

Can you supply me with a picture of this thing. If I can see what the
form looks like I can give you a better idea of the possibilities.
Also, I have access to a fairly large vacuum forming machine. It might
be possible to utilize that for making reproductions.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Chelsea, AL

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
>
>
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