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How to replace a discontinued plastic part
The OEM stopped making it, the dealer can't find it, and there's no drawing. Here's how a replacement gets made.
Send us the original part — even a broken one. We 3D scan your part, rebuild the CAD, and print or mold a replacement in a plastic suited to the job. Most scans are delivered in 5–7 days, and most printed parts ship in 3–5 days after that. No drawing needed.
How it works
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Send the part
Ship it, drop it off, or start with photos and measurements. Broken pieces are fine.
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Scan and rebuild
We 3D scan the part and rebuild clean CAD, repairing worn or broken areas along the way.
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Make the replacement
We print or mold it in a material chosen for how the part is used, then you test the fit.
What to send with the part
- Where the part goes and what it does — what it holds, presses on or protects.
- What it's exposed to: heat, sunlight, oil, fuel or cleaning chemicals.
- Photos of it installed, if you can, so we can see how it mates with other parts.
- How many you need — it's often worth making a few spares.
Choosing the material
The replacement doesn't have to be the same plastic as the original — it can be better. Common choices are carbon-fiber nylon for stiff brackets, nylon or Delrin for parts that wear, ASA for parts in the sun, and TPU for flexible grips, gaskets and bumpers. See the materials guide for the full list.
When plastic isn't the answer
Some parts see too much heat or load for any plastic we offer. When that's the case, we'll tell you before you spend anything — and the scan and CAD we create can still be used to have the part machined elsewhere.
Questions
Do I need a drawing or CAD file?
No. The original part is enough — we scan it and build the CAD for you.
What if the part is broken into pieces?
Send all the pieces. We can usually scan them and rebuild the complete part in CAD.
How long does a replacement take?
Most scans are delivered in 5–7 days, and most printed parts ship in 3–5 days after that. Molded parts typically take 7–15 days.
Can you make more than one?
Yes. Once the CAD exists, spares are quick to make, and short runs can be molded.
Have a part you can't replace?
Tell us what it is and what it does — we'll tell you how we'd remake it.