For the fender mirror, I was able to find and source a material for the body to house the recycled components that would be best suited for its strength and outdoor application. ABS plastic is one of the most common plastics used today for its positive engineering characteristics, however it is not very UV stable. A common alternative to ABS is ASA, which maintains many of the same material properties of ABS with increased UV resistance. I will be using a fiber infused ASA filament from Bambu Labs.
I have been able to source two identical power mirror motors now and I am still looking for a matching set of lenses! The difficulty has been finding a round lens that isn’t either completely flat or sharply convex, A lightly convex mirror would be most optimal to maximize visibility without excessive distortion. My sketches for the mirror have not progressed far beyond my CAD model in the previous post, but I am currently at the Chicago Auto Show and have gotten lots of inspiration for my next step.
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I think this is a great project. I really enjoyed reading your extensive research on the different types of potential materials that could be used to create some of the components for the mirror. I would really like to see a picture of the CAD model. Have you considered the possibility of 3D printing lenses to your desired curvature and coating them with a reflective film?
I also like the idea of reusing mirrors as it fits well with the upcycling theme. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product in the future!
I think this is an awesome project I like to see that you are using CAD outside of just engineering and looking at an automotive-based project. I don’t know exactly what the process looks like and if it would take more money and time than it is worth but maybe you could shape a piece of metal for your application and polish it into a mirror would add a really interesting element.