Re: Fiat Abarth ...
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:07 am
May I ask what secrets you employed to fold that sheet-ABS? Heat? Folding it over a straight edge or square? Excellent result, especially at the corners. John/CT, USA
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Nothing fancy John - just clamped between 2 pieces of wood in a vice, heat applied locally along the fold lines using a hot air gun & folded over using another piece of wood to apply pressure & ensure a nice 'sharp' edge at the folded joint. It only takes 10-15 secs for the ABS to cool down again in its 'set' position.
Further adjustments are possible if necessary by gently heating again/re-positioning - but it's always better if you can get it right first time.
Any small gaps - like the 'valley' created where the vertical sides meet the back panel - can be filled using black hot glue & any excess trimmed when set using a Stanley knife.
The black textured ABS is very versatile - I've used it for a variety of car-related purposes over the years from lightweight interior door panels & 'clock-delete' plug in my 911R-inspired car, stereo amp cover & seatbelt escutcheons in my Alfa Spider, accessory under-dash switch panel in my 356, etc ...
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