The path from template to 3D printed spare part

Some parts of classic cars and youngtimers have been affected by the passage of time for more than 20, but mostly more than 30 years. Many plastic parts wear heavily or break during repair, so that they are no longer functional or simply visually unappealing.

Some classic car parts are also lost over the years and then it becomes difficult to find spare parts on the classic car spare parts market. Examples are trims on classic cars, or knobs for dashboards and interior.

If there is no suitable spare part, 3D printing technology can help. Classic car spare parts can be reconstructed true to the original by 3D printing. For this you need a 3D model of your spare part or a template.

Many 3D models are already available in our daily growing database. But if there is no model yet, the spare part can be reconstructed true to detail. For this we need a template, for example a worn spare part. Other possibilities would be e.g. a repeatedly existing dashboard knob, which one uses as a template. A trim strip from the opposite side of the vehicle is also a possibility. In the course of the reconstruction, this can simply be mirrored.

Feel free to ask for a free quote for the reconstruction of your classic car spare parts.

Reconstruction procedure:

In the first step, you can enter dimensions, material specification and vehicle data in our online tool. Based on this data, it is decided whether a CAD reconstruction or a 3D scan with a 3D scanner makes more sense. Furthermore, the costs for the reconstruction of your specific component will be determined and you will receive a cost estimate or an offer, depending on the spare part.

In the second step, they send us their template, the spare part is reconstructed, for example, manufactured in 3D printing process and then gets the appropriate surface treatment. Thus we ensure that your spare part is reproduced true to the original! Afterwards we send you the template and the desired number of spare parts by mail.

The rapid development of 3D printing technology makes it possible to efficiently produce an ever-increasing range of spare parts. It is already possible to process materials such as aluminum or carbon in mixtures with plastics to ensure heat resistance and above all mechanical stability.

Please also visit our other articles on 3D printing and reconstruction for vintage and classic cars.