Iceman Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I am considering a few different materials for the interior of my Z. I am just wondering if anyone knows of a decent way to simulate the elements (sun, cold, etc). I was thinking of repeated exposure to dry-ice and a hair-dryer, and maybe letting it bake on the roof of my house. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 If you want to simulate the elements, the easiest way is toss it out in the elements for a few days... Seems logical to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan5138 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 If we are talking plastics, UV rays and heat are your worst enemies. Just let your parts spend some time in a tanning bed XD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 If you want to simulate the elements, the easiest way is toss it out in the elements for a few days... Seems logical to me. I guess i should have been more specific.. trying to simulate an extended period of time of exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 which elements? I'd agree on a tanning bed, or go to a welder/machine shop and have them hang it on their safety screens for a day or three, tons of UV from welding. Chemical treating them with a slightly acidic water (read: add some vinegar) submerged should do it. You'd be amazed what a dryer and a properly misused oven can do to stuff... Just make sure you're wife wont kill you for attacking her houshold appliances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240z!!! Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 use a meat dehydrator...it will really dry it out good without phisically burning it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 use a meat dehydrator...it will really dry it out good without phisically burning it... Oo, good idea. Clothes dryer sounds good too.. maybe just have the wife leave a scrap of the fabric in the dryer with all of the loads for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 make sure if it's pigmented it wont run... I'm sure she would find that all of her pretty whites turned some non-white color she'd be super happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 I just got the idea to try putting it in my oven on a low temp on my pizza stone (makes stuff crispy). How hot do they say a closed up car gets in the sun? Like 150deg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thanks to a quick scientific article I googled, it appears that about 140 seems to be a good limit to car temps in 90 degree weather. http://www.injuryprevention.org/states/la/hotcars/hotcars.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FricFrac Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 UV is likely the main one - welding area or tanning booth are both good sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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