Post by gmbbody on Mar 16, 2022 16:48:10 GMT -5
Hello all, this is my first post and first time wanting to experiment with molding. Asking for some advice and tips. I'd like to mold some interior plastic pieces with the largest piece being over 2ft x 2ft I worry that the center section would sag and cause a flat spot in that mold, the base would be fine with whatever material just the top mold would need to be lighter I assume or have some type of rigid backing? Could I place a sheet of plywood over the top mold while it's curing? Would the silicone stick to it permanently? I'd also like to reproduce tail light lenses, anyone have experience with what material to use that will hold up to uv and the elements? Same with the interior plastic pieces, what type of material should I use to make them that's good in the elements and uv? I know the original interior pieces are abs. Would a resin be better? (Probably easier to work with, but not sure of the durability and uv degradation) I've got lots of questions and hope someone can help, I really appreciate it!!
