mepbowles Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 (edited) Thanks, the rear of my sisters escort MK4 is covered in the stuff to keep water out the boot 🤣😂🤣😂 I guess it's possible to use the spares I have to craft replacement sections and glue them in. Also, if this works out, we'll need some appropriate push clips. I damaged one getting impatient. On materials, my degree and master's degree were in Materials Science so I'll see if I can help identify the material and a suitable replacement.can try some basic materials classification to identify what it could be. It looks fibre reinforced which may make a direct 3D printed copy impossible. We could find a better material though. One that holds its shape or has better structural integrity. Silicone is the immediate thought or perhaps 3D printed moulds for other more fluid elastomers. Edited December 7 by mepbowles 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepbowles Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 It's also probably worth saying that modern insulation panels like the silver backed butyl products may be superior. So you could even just print an authentic looking cover that's a little stiffer at 1/2 or 1/4 thickness with modern insulation underneath. I'm very tempted to line mine with some glassmat where possible 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Some good 3D printable (filament) foam that would be suitable. Ofc it wont be identical to the OEM cast stuff, but I guess having the scanned models definitely opens up lots of possibilities 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted December 7 Author Share Posted December 7 4 hours ago, ®evo03 said: Tiger seal has worked before. Once fully hardened, probably about a good 5-7 days. It can be shaped, sanded and works well blending it in, joints, edges, cracks. That’s what I use hopefully what I have hasn’t dried out in the garage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted December 8 Author Share Posted December 8 On 07/12/2024 at 15:23, IanG said: That’s what I use hopefully what I have hasn’t dried out in the garage! Spoke to soon it’s dried solid new tiger seal on order! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted December 10 Author Share Posted December 10 Happy to share scan when I have them so we can discuss suitable printable materials 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted December 10 Share Posted December 10 PRC is a rubber based coating that looks OK on these cover/trims. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepbowles Posted December 13 Share Posted December 13 From a tiny bit of research ULTEM 1010 Polyetheriide (PEI) looks to have a thermal conductivity similar to rubber as well as thermal stability of over 200 oC and melts at 315 oC. It can also be 3D Printed. I think the trouble with some of the foams are that they're printed using materials like polypropylene which would melt too soon. However, Polyamide foam should be good to about 200oC. If this venture fails, there's a company that sells it in varying thicknesses with or without self adhesive backing. So you could easily DIY something that looks similar. https://www.ramsayrubber.com/custom-products/polyamide-foam-pads/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted December 13 Share Posted December 13 1 hour ago, mepbowles said: From a tiny bit of research ULTEM 1010 Polyetheriide (PEI) looks to have a thermal conductivity similar to rubber as well as thermal stability of over 200 oC and melts at 315 oC. It can also be 3D Printed. I think the trouble with some of the foams are that they're printed using materials like polypropylene which would melt too soon. However, Polyamide foam should be good to about 200oC. If this venture fails, there's a company that sells it in varying thicknesses with or without self adhesive backing. So you could easily DIY something that looks similar. https://www.ramsayrubber.com/custom-products/polyamide-foam-pads/ That's great info 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepbowles Posted December 13 Share Posted December 13 I completely forgot about the need for flexibility though 🤣😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted December 13 Share Posted December 13 16 minutes ago, mepbowles said: I completely forgot about the need for flexibility though 🤣😅 Overrated, only needs ‘some’ the really softness of the foam was probably far less at new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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