Classic car plastic parts. Back into production.
Many plastic parts for classic and modern classic cars are no longer available new, and used parts are warped, broken or discoloured. VAKURA scans an original part, redesigns it and produces it in short runs. For dealers and shops, under your own name if you wish.
Three photos are enough for the first step, with no obligation.
What we bring back into production.
Interior and door trim panels
Flat parts where used stock is often cracked or warped.
Trims and consoles
Dashboard trims, centre consoles, switch surrounds.
Vent grilles and covers
Side vent grilles, covers in the cabin and engine bay.
Lamp and headlight housings
Housings and rear light trims that need to fit the original mounting points.
Grilles and spoilers
In several sections if the part is larger than the forming area.
Wheel arch and sill trims
Exterior parts, in weather-resistant ASA if required.
The tool is gone. The part is not.
For a plastic part in small quantities, a new injection mould does not pay off. That is why parts disappear from the market even though demand remains.
Vacuum thermoforming uses a forming tool in a different cost class. That is why a part pays off from around 150 units.
We redesign the part from the scan and improve what did not hold up on the original: brackets, wall thicknesses, fastening. The aim is for the part to fit the original mounting points without modification.
Back into production.
Fog light housings, front spoiler, side vents and rear light surrounds, in production.
See references →Boot trim panel for a modern classic
A parts dealer regularly receives enquiries for the side boot trim panel of a modern classic coupé. It is no longer available new, and used parts are cracked or warped.
The dealer sends a used part, even a cracked one. After 3D scanning, the cracked area and broken mounting tabs are reconstructed in the design, and the wall thickness is laid out for forming. The dealer approves the design and the first article.
The panel is produced in short runs, under the dealer's own name if required. The forming tool and CAD data belong to the dealer, and every repeat order carries only the part price.
Example of a typical order, not a customer project.
Four steps, two approvals.
Photos or sample part
Three photos and the quantity are enough for the assessment. For the design, we need an original part.
Scanning and design
3D scanning, redesign and improvement of weak points. You approve the design.
Tool and first article
Master pattern and forming tool, followed by a first article with an inspection report. You approve it.
Production and repeat orders
Vacuum thermoforming and CNC trimming. The tool is kept ready for repeat orders.
What should be clarified first.
Is this a copy of the original part?
No. We redesign the part based on the original and improve weak points in the process. This does not imply approval by the vehicle manufacturer.
From what quantity does it pay off?
Economical from around 150 units. For smaller quantities, we will point you to the more suitable process, even if it is not ours.
What do you need from us?
For the assessment, three photos and the quantity. For the design, an original part, even if it is damaged.
Can we sell the part under our own name?
Yes. For dealers and shops, we manufacture without VAKURA branding. The forming tool and CAD data become your property upon payment.
Which parts are not suitable?
Solid parts, pronounced undercuts and very fine structures. Much can be solved by adapting the design. We clarify this before the quote.
One part is enough.
Send us three photos and the quantity. You will receive an assessment of the process, the quantity range and the items of the quote. Free of charge and without obligation.
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