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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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Anyone know where to get a sheet of abs plastic around Tampa?

I want to bend some panels for my trunk and need a larger size sheet, probably of 1/4" thickness...
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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Circuit City orders them from Metra in 12"x12" sheets, we dont usually sell them but if you talk to the right people theyll probably sell you a sheet

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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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1/4" thick is pretty damn thick for ABS.....
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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1/4 inch? what the fuck are you making? A neew floor?
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 04:28 AM
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well 1/8 would probably work, I am looking to make trim panels out of it instead of using vinyl etc...
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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how big are you talking? Most panels nowaday are formed with liquid plastic and a mold, and a vaccum. You are going to have your hands full to mold a panel, much less anything with curves, and have it look good, much less symmetrical... abs plastic when you bend it will turn white, and heating will melt textures, and a host of other problems.
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