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Old 06-14-2011, 12:48 PM   #1
ck204
 
Drives: X5, FR-S
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Texas
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Molding process for large parts? (Like front bumper)

I have been wondering about how they mold the large parts on our cars like front bumper.

I know for smaller parts they use metal injection molds sometimes, but based on what I read so far it seems like metal injection molding is very very expensive for larger parts like front bumper and/or other body kit parts.

Does anyone know how the molding process for body kit parts works? Especially large parts like front/rear bumper, etc.
It's a little hard to believe the smaller aftermarket body kit company will do expensive metal injection molds(if that's even possible for large parts) for all their body kits....?


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