vacuum molding

has anyone ever tried vacuum molding things for there cars? Ive been doing some molding with this for radio controlled cars im just wondering if anyone has ever tryed this for actuall cars and if so how did it turn out?

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Can you go into more detail and explain the vacuum molding process for me? Recently, I've been experimenting with embossed vinyl. The above vinyl panel is one on many test pieces I've done. I'm not totally happy with it yet and would like to hear some other ideas. This was formed by ironing the vinyl and placing it over the Pontiac emblem which came from my grille. The emblem was secured to a piece of plexiglass with several small holes drilled in it (it kinda looked like an air hockey table). Once the heated vinyl was in place, I put a large beer mug over the emblem and fired up the shop vac. I was surprised at the results but it still wasn't perfect. I bought a couple of those "space bags" thinking that I could make a cheap vacuum press but I couldn't find the ones that have the 1 1/4' valve to connect directly to a vacuum. The ones I bought were useless. I realize that you are molding parts and not forming shapes in vinyl but perhaps knowing how you do what you do can help me out. Thanks.

Tutorial this site helped me out all ive made so far is some headlight buckets for my radio controled car but I needed a stronger vacuum so i can actuall get better details

Awesome link. Thanks. Any idea what kind of heater? BTU's?