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3D Scanner Dublin for car part

  • 19-01-2022 11:04AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1


    Hi there, I'm a complete novice at 3D printing, etc. but I have a chip out of my wing mirror and don't want to replace the whole thing. I thought I could use clay to get the shape of the missing piece, and then use a 3D scanner and printer to make a replacement piece and glue it in.

    Is this possible, what are the costs involved for printing a small piece in this way and can anyone recommend a service or company in Dublin who had scanners and printers?

    Thanks and apologies if I've missed any required info or am posting in the wrong place!



Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭cruizer101


    By the sounds of it you would be better just using some filler and maybe some mesh depending on the hole. Have a look at the below

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3zuKc1oHMg



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,376 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    Call a few car breakers. You will hopefully find a cheap replacement of the correct colour.

    Otherwise, repair or get it repaired as said above.

    What is the car?

    Not your ornery onager



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