I am just starting to work with PE and resin. Is there any way to soften resin so that items droop more naturally or so things can be reshaped. Thanks for any help you can provide.

You can warm it up in Hot water.

hth

Matt

Matt has the answer. For resin track and similar items. a hair dryer can be used to warm and shape the track around a suspension system.

Using a hair dryer works best but be careful in overdoing it!!! I over did it once and the resin became so soft tat it actually broke. Once bitten twice shy........... #:-)

Gotta agree a good hair dryer ,best with an attachment to focus the airflow. once read something about using the microwave but am a little dubious.

Josh Weingarten
aKA shiryon

Remember too, that resin has some properties that are WAY different from styrene. While you can alter the shape of some smaller parts by heat, it won't melt as plastic will (chances are that it will burn before it melts). Also, since it's way more brittle than styrene, don't try to overshape it using heat, or your part will be in two pieces before you know it.

If you are trying to re-shape a part that is seriously warped, try bending using heat, but do a little at a time, allow it to cool, then repeat the process. Better yet, if it's THAT deformed, and the manufacturer is still in business, call or write for a replacement part.. Most aftermarket companies realize the limitations of the casting process, and will gladly issue a replacement part for a broken or seriously deformed resin part.