Delrin plastic as door prop rollers

[97 Octane]

On my car, the rollers at the bottom door hinge that helps keeps our
doors propped open is so worn out, its useless. I am thinking of making
my own but not sure what material to use.

My design would be a little different from factory or the one offered by
SCP. It will have some properties which will avoid the concave scarring
that is commonly found in our stock rollers now.

I am considering using Delrin Acetal for its low friction and long wear
life characteristics. Beta testing will be done by spring. Should be
available to everyone by late spring - early summer.

 

[keatonsdad]

If your looking at derlin talk to DLF.

 

[Right on the Mark]

"I am considering using Derlin Acetal for its low friction and long wear
life characteristics. Beta testing will be done by spring. Should be
available to everyone by late spring - early summer."

I love how you word stuff "low friction" "beta testing". Its a door stop wheel! LOL Just whip some up and put them in.

 

[slowmkviii]

If your looking at derlin talk to DLF.

I don't think he makes delrin he just uses it for a lot of his parts.

 

[97 Octane]

Frank, You like that eh?

Gotta make it sound good , real fresh, so I can start marketing the stuff.

No, really that was my little jab at Ford for using cheap materials and
allowing it to be installed on our cars.

You see, I have a steeper than normal, 6% grade driveway. Not to
offend anyone, but seems like evertime I get in and out of the car, the
door will not stay open and slams into my leg uch:. If I can keep the door
from amputating my left leg all the time, I'll be a happy camper.

 

[98lincmk7lsc]

It's actually "Delrin"....

Sorry, just irked me a little bit.

 

[keatonsdad]

I know he doesn't make it but he sure seems to be the local expert on the stuff!