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 2 Pink Color Flexible Lightweight Glossy Styrene Plastic Sheet 18"x34"x0.045"Th US $9.99 
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 WHITE STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .030" THICK 12" X 12" US $1.98
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 WHITE STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .030" THICK 12" X 23-11/16" US $3.77
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 WHITE STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .030" THICK 6" X 6" US $.99
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 BLUE STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .100" THICK 12" X 12" US $5.18
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 BLUE STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .100" THICK 6" X 6" US $1.68
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 BLUE STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .100" THICK 12" X 18" US $7.68
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 LOT OF 6 BLUE STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEETS .100" THICK 6" X 6" FREE SHIP! US $14.26
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 2 Blue/Green Color Hi-Impact Styrene Plastic Sheet 17"x17"x3/16" Smooth Finish US $15.99
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 2 Light Baby Blue Color Hi-Impact Styrene Plastic Sheet 24x25x0.08 Smooth Finish US $19.99
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 2 Royal Blue Hi Impact Styrene Plastic Sheet 14x24x0.06"Th. Smooth/Glossy Finish US $14.99
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 2 Sky Blue Hi Impact Styrene Plastic Sheet 14x14x0.125"Th Smooth/Glossy Finish US $9.99
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 2 Sky Blue Hi Impact Styrene Plastic Sheet 25x25x0.125"Th Smooth/Glossy Finish US $19.99
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 2 White Color Hi-Impact Styrene Plastic Sheet 23"x 11.5"x 3/25"Thk Smooth Finish US $19.99
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 2 Sky Blue Hi Impact Styrene Plastic Sheet 12x12x0.125"Th Smooth/Glossy Finish US $9.99
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 2 Sky Blue Hi Impact Styrene Plastic Sheet 22x22x0.125"Th Smooth/Glossy Finish US $19.99
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 0.020” BLACK Styrene 12x12 (12 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Sheets Vacuum Form US $16.98
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 1/16” BLACK Styrene 12x12 (12 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Forming US $27.00
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 1/32” WHITE Styrene 12x12 (12 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Form US $17.88
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 New Styrene Plastic Injection Molding Pellets 10LB US $33.00
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 YELLOW STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .060" THICK 12" X 12" US $3.50
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 YELLOW STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .060" THICK 6" X 6" US $1.18
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 YELLOW STYRENE POLYSTYRENE PLASTIC SHEET .060" THICK 12" X 24" US $7.00
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 0.020” WHITE Styrene 12x12 (12 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Formed US $16.98
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 1/32” BLACK Styrene 12x12 (12 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Sheets Vacuum Form US $17.88
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 1/16” WHITE Styrene 12x12 (12 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Sheets Vacuum Form US $27.00
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 Vac, Forming White Pearlescent Styrene Plastic .018 thick 18" by 10 feet US $15.00
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 Black Styrene Plastic Sheet .016 thick 24" wide by 10 feet +VACUUM. FORMING+ US $15.00
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 New Styrene Plastic Injection Molding Pellets 7.5LB US $26.00
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 Black Styrene Plastic .016 thick 24" wide by 10 feet US $15.00
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 Styrene Plastic Sheet White .025 thick 33" wide by 8 feet long VACUUM FORMING US $30.00
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 Vac, Forming Styrene Plastic .018 thick 18" by 10 feet US $15.00
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 Styrene Plastic Sheet White .020 thick 33" wide by 8 feet long VACUUM FORMING US $25.00
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 Styrene Plastic Sheet White .020 thick 33" wide by 10 feet long VACUUM FORMING US $30.00
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 Styrene Plastic Sheet White .020 thick 16" wide by 8 feet (two 4 foot lenghts) US $15.00
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 0.020” BLACK Styrene 12x18 (8 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Formed US $18.02
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 1/16” WHITE Styrene 24x24 (4 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Sheets Vac-u-form US $37.54
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 0.020” BLACK Styrene 18x18 (6 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Formed US $23.20
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 0.020” BLACK Styrene 24x24 (4 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Former US $24.48
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 0.020” WHITE Styrene 12x18 (12 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Sheets Vacuum Form US $18.02
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 0.020” WHITE Styrene 18x18 (6 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vac-u-form US $23.20
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 0.020” WHITE Styrene 24x24 (4 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Formed US $24.48
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 1/16” BLACK Styrene 12x18 (8 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Former US $28.19
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 1/16” BLACK Styrene 18x18 (6 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Formed US $35.77
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 1/16” BLACK Styrene 24x24 (4 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Formed US $37.54
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 1/16” WHITE Styrene 12x18 (8 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Sheets Vacuum Form US $28.19
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 1/16” WHITE Styrene 18x18 (6 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Sheets Vacuum Former US $35.77
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 1/32” BLACK Styrene 12x18 (8 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Forming US $18.92
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 1/32” BLACK Styrene 18x18 (6 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vac-u-form US $24.10
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 1/32” BLACK Styrene 24x24 (4 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Sheets Vacuum Form US $25.38
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 1/32” WHITE Styrene 12x18 (8 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Formed US $18.92
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 1/32” WHITE Styrene 18x18 (6 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vac-u-form US $24.10
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 1/32” WHITE Styrene 24x24 (4 pcs Bundle) Thermoform Plastic Vacuum Formed US $25.38
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 New Styrene Plastic Injection Molding Resin 55 lbs US $164.00
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Styrene Plastic
Modern Materials In Hubcaps And Wheel Covers by Hitesh Bhoi
Our father's and grandfathers' wheel covers were gleaming orbs of chrome plated steel, glittering wire spoke patterns, or flat chrome Frisbee look-alikes. Before 1980, chrome plated steel was the only material light and strong enough to do the job. Unfortunately, plated steel thin and light enough for hubcaps was easily dented, and if scratched or driven in winter, i.e., in salt conditions, was likely to rust.
ABS plastic (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) was introduced as a standard material in plumbing pipe in the 1970s, and became the universal material in hubcaps by the mid 1980s. ABS has the attributes of rigidity, strength, and high resistance to salt, chemicals, heat, cold, pressure, and impact. It has excellent resistance to breaking, scratching and chipping, even at low temperatures.
Parts made of ABS plastic weigh only a fraction of their steel counterparts. They can be painted or chrome plated to produce a range of visual effects. Scratches or dings on the surface of plastic are stable, and look the same years later as they did the day the scratch occurred. Whereas, when chrome plated steel is scratched, it will then rust. These qualities make ABS plastic an ideal material for hubcaps, wheel covers, and many other automotive parts.
Today, nearly all wheel covers for passenger vehicles, including original equipment and aftermarket replicas, are made of ABS plastic. In fact, the majority of non-structural auto trim items, including company logos, lettering, grills, cowlings, bumpers, frames, light reflectors, bezels, etc, have been made of (chromed) plastic for nearly 20 years.
One category of modern hubcaps still made of metal is known as 'Wheel Simulators', which are made of highly polished stainless steel. Wheel simulators are designed primarily for the larger wheels supporting heavy utility vehicles, dual wheel trucks and RVs. A few models are available for single wheel trucks and trailers. 'Simulators' are so named because they look like, but they are much less expensive than, chrome plated wheels. Further, stainless steel is highly corrosion resistant, which can not be said for chrome plated wheels.
Our father's and grandfathers' wheel covers were gleaming orbs of chrome plated steel, glittering wire spoke patterns, or flat chrome Frisbee look-alikes. Before 1980, chrome plated steel was the only material light and strong enough to do the job. Unfortunately, plated steel thin and light enough for hubcaps was easily dented, and if scratched or driven in winter, i.e., in salt conditions, was likely to rust.
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Where can I find styrene plastic tubes?
I am building a model that requires a length of plastic tube, 88 mm in diameter. I can't find any anywhere!
Answer:
Have you seen any Evergreen tubes where you've looked? This is their website, where you can locate a retailer near you:
http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/
And here's an ebay listing selling some, but I'm not sure if it's the size you need:
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