SeaCraft Emblem

65Bowrider · #1 12-09-2006, 09:16 AM

I found a SeaCraft emblem, in new condition, not weathered or corroded.

Now, I'd like to make duplicates, I need 4.
Anyone have ideas on how to make a mold?
Someone suggested molding silicone....has anyone worked with silicone before?

Any info will be greatly appreciated!

Old'sCool · #2 12-09-2006, 09:50 AM

If you know someone in the Dental Lab field they could do it.

Ntrain2k · #3 12-09-2006, 10:06 AM

Sand casting maybe?

NoBones · #4 12-09-2006, 11:21 AM

Check with these people.

Daytona Mold

See ya, Ken

doug7488 · #5 12-09-2006, 11:45 AM

If you get them made- I'd like to get 2 or 4 !!

Look in Heming's Motor News, - there are a bunch of casting co's listed in there.

gigolot · #6 12-09-2006, 06:05 PM

I could use two or four also. Maybe we need to see who has the best looking 19 so we can all have comlete new emblems.

1bayouboy · #7 12-09-2006, 06:27 PM

bump that....I'd take a few as well.

65Bowrider · #8 12-10-2006, 11:24 AM

Thanks for your info.
Research so far:
Silicone mold (unfortunately don't know a dentist, but will check with local friends). I understand that silicone would then be filled with an 'epoxy' resin, and then emblem would be spray painted to desired color. This could be done by a neighbor who's very artistic & into things like that. Advantage, it would probably be the least expensive way for just a few pieces.

Sand Casting, my research so far indicates that would make a textured mold...don't think we want that.

Daytonamold: sent them an email with pictures & dimensions this morning. Waiting to see what they have to say about processing & cost. Daytona is only a couple hours drive away.

Would love to find a 'local' place close to N. Palm Beach, Fla, as I would prefer not to trust the mail delivery system.

If I can find a good process at a reasonable cost, then I'll be glad to share with anyone interested.

Any feedback on the 'epoxy & paint' process or should it definitely be a metal casting?

I definitely need all the help I can get as I would like to do it the 'right' way and have everyone benefit that is interested.
Please keep the info coming!
Thanks, Carla

doug7488 · #9 01-12-2007, 10:24 AM

Speaking of emblems- any news on these? Thanks -Doug

TUGBOAT · #10 01-12-2007, 11:12 PM

Epoxy would be Very Brittle & the thickness would take forEver to Cure. If You do decide to go this way apply chrome film behind clear epoxy & thats what you see. But Believe me it'll be to brittle. Try A plastic injection system but your looking at a #'s game $$ & a lot of em!
It would have to be metal to last being so thin.Aluminum would be my way to go. Melt it into a mold & Polish.There are some Chromers still around.Motorcycle / machine shops can point you the way in your area.
Brad