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g unregistered	posted 11-13-2003 06:16 PM does anyone know how to go about reproducing an exsiting hood of a car but in clear plastic (Acrylic or Polycarb) for exhibition purposes and it will be one off? thermo forming? IP: Logged
Bryan Brutherford unregistered	posted 11-14-2003 10:46 AM Get a giant heater and a giant sucker then get a big ass piece of polycarb and go to town IP: Logged
Cyaxares unregistered	posted 11-17-2003 06:40 PM Buterate is a great clear thermoforming plastic--but engine heat could be a problem (that goes for Acrylic and Polycarb as well.) IP: Logged
Toxic unregistered	posted 11-17-2003 07:34 PM I have seen these at car shows before. I believe they are available from NOPI.com. You could try there to find the manufacturer, they may share the knowledge. IP: Logged
l unregistered	posted 12-01-2003 06:47 AM Buterate is a great clear thermoforming plastic--but engine heat could be a problem (that goes for Acrylic and Polycarb as well.) If only for exh u shouldnt have to worry about it, thermoformin the shape will be costly to source yourself. IP: Logged

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