Automative Fiberglass Headlight Housing Options
Automative Fiberglass Headlight Housing Options
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Hi all, this is my first post here, great resource...
My question is: what are my possible options if I wanted to fabricate an auto headlight housing ( minus the lens ) from a fiberglass based material ( focusing on filler and heat / UV properties. I am currently constructing a plaser mould.
Thank you in advance.
PS. I did search but with very limited results.
My question is: what are my possible options if I wanted to fabricate an auto headlight housing ( minus the lens ) from a fiberglass based material ( focusing on filler and heat / UV properties. I am currently constructing a plaser mould.
Thank you in advance.
PS. I did search but with very limited results.





RE: Automative Fiberglass Headlight Housing Options
What are you going to do about the reflector, whose shape is extremely critical and has to be engineered in a very precise way?
What are you going to do about up/down adjustment?
If it's for a street vehicle, what are you going to do about compliance with applicable standards - and speaking of which, does it need to meet ECE or DOT or both?
RE: Automative Fiberglass Headlight Housing Options
RE: Automative Fiberglass Headlight Housing Options
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Fiber print-through affecting surface the finish will be a problem with a reinforced plastic.
RE: Automative Fiberglass Headlight Housing Options
CoryPad: Very interesting material... Exact qualities I am looking for. But regarding the molding processes. Is there a low pressure, or room temp set polyester resin to subsitute the thermonset one without jeopradizing the properties ( at least heat resistance. ) ? Thank you all again.