Non model resin question; custom part for 1:1 vehicle

[Longbox55]

I have a project for my 1:1 truck that may require a custom part to be cast in resin, and will have to have electric wiring/grounding as part of the piece. Will the resin that we use for casting model parts be ok for this? I'm specifically using Smooth Cast 320 from Smooth On. The part will not be exposed to high heat, as it will be on the outside of the truck.

For anyone curious, the part in question is an electrical connector to convert from an 1156 bulb to led strips in a Hollywood Accessories Safty Lite.

[lordairgtar]

Don't they make this available already? I think some of the street rod suppliers have such things. Our company could make a one off piece, but the cost would be "up there"

[jeffs396]

Bill, are you looking for something like this, or ???

[Greg Wann]

I would not use any of the 300 series resin for such a project. I would suggest you get a trial size kit of their TASK 8. This is what I use. If you use the 320 it will not take the Danville summer heat. TASK 8 will laugh at the heat and be happy basking in the sun, you will aid in it's full curing process. It is supposed to withstand temperatures to 260 degrees. Once cured it will become chemical proof. It should not melt in boiling water, something a normal model kit part won't do. Does the Bluebird Cafe and the 300 room still exist?. I met a guy at a doctors office here that used to sell newspapers on the street corners with Dick Van Dyke back in the day. I will send you a PM

Edited December 28, 2013 by Greg Wann

[Longbox55]

Don't they make this available already? I think some of the street rod suppliers have such things.

Bill, are you looking for something like this, or ???

That's pretty close to what I'm after. I really only need the plug itself, the led setup I'm planning to use will have to custom fit to the housing. I have a local source for the leds,, just not the plug. At this time, nothing is set in stone, just an idea floating around in my head.

[Longbox55]

I would not use any of the 300 series resin for such a project. I would suggest you get a trial size kit of their TASK 8. This is what I use. If you use the 320 it will not take the Danville summer heat. TASK 8 will laugh at the heat and be happy basking in the sun, you will aid in it's full curing process. It is supposed to withstand temperatures to 260 degrees. Once cured it will become chemical proof. It should not melt in boiling water, something a normal model kit part won't do. Does the Bluebird Cafe and the 300 room still exist?. I met a guy at a doctors office here that used to sell newspapers on the street corners with Dick Van Dyke back in the day. I will send you a PM

Greg, thanks for the info, I'll keep that in mind depending on what I finally decide to do on this project.

On the Bluebird Cafe and 300 room, I'll have to check, but I don't think either one is still around.