55ant
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 01:53 PM |
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abs
what thickness abs, or other plastic, would you guys recomend for the dash on a locost, im after a gloss black finish, ill be re-doing the trans
tunnel and rear 'shelf', im considering vac forming the dash but not sure at the moment.
also a good supplier would be great.
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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andrew-theasby
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 02:03 PM |
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Playskool motorsport supply it in 2 thicknesses any size you want. Im using 2.5mm for internal panels and 4mm for boot lid. Id think 4mm would be
better for a dash, but i think they sell dash blanks anyway. HTH.
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James
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 03:15 PM |
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IS gloss black going to be a problem in sunlight?
My TV has a gloss black surround and it's crap when the light's on it and you can't see the screen!
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whitestu
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 06:41 PM |
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I've got 2.5mm for my dash and on it's own it is too thin. I put some 5mm mdf behind it to give it a bit of strength.
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55ant
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 06:53 PM |
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hadnt thought about the gloss black / sunlight issue, i think the current stuff is 4mm,
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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Blue Devil
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 08:00 PM |
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If you can i would try to find someone that deals Acrylic if possible. Its a bit heavier, but its far more scratch resistant then ABS. If not i would
use a Poly carbonite sheet in a 5mm thickness. I work with plastics in the auto industry and from my experience i think you would be much happier with
a the gloss and finish of a PC sheet.
If you stick with the ABS then go 5mm.
Mid Engine R1 build
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=4970&start=0
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