A small part, yet one that makes a huge difference in the finished look of the car.It covers an opening that would otherwise be an eyesore for any true enthusiast of the brand.
We borrowed an original OEM cap just for a day — more than enough for me to 3D scan it.From there, the scanned file gave us the ability to print a brand new cap.Despite the complex curved geometry that can’t be measured with any tool, and the tiny locking teeth that hold the part securely in place — we had no trouble at all.
The result?The new cap is indistinguishable from the original and fits perfectly.Check out the photos to see the process — before and after post-processing and painting.3D printing settingsThe model is allready oriented. Use supports!I recommend PETG or other strong matterial.Sand it after print, spray with filler, sand it again and spray paint.It will look exactly like original OEM part.