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ck204 · 04-29-2011, 02:24 AM

I have been wondering how do the aftermarket companies make molds for hood, front bumper, and grill. And what kind of material they use for the molds.

I mean GM probably get steel molds or something since it's a high production volume thing for them, but for smaller aftermarket parts companies I thought it would be too costly to make steel molds...(I know nothing about manufacturing so I'm just guessing)

Could anyone explain how it works for the aftermarket companies that makes front bumper, grill, hoods, and other parts?

04-29-2011, 02:24 AM	#1
ck204 Drives: X5, FR-S Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 195	How do aftermarket companies make molds for car parts? I have been wondering how do the aftermarket companies make molds for hood, front bumper, and grill. And what kind of material they use for the molds. I mean GM probably get steel molds or something since it's a high production volume thing for them, but for smaller aftermarket parts companies I thought it would be too costly to make steel molds...(I know nothing about manufacturing so I'm just guessing) Could anyone explain how it works for the aftermarket companies that makes front bumper, grill, hoods, and other parts?