<p>I’m wondering if there was a resin that could help me produce this: <a href="https://i.sstatic.net/Hdmqv.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/Hdmqv.jpg" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
<p>Some old carburetors from the 1960’s had glass bowls.  Well, I’d love one, but to find one on eBay it’d cost more than my engine.  Wondering if there’s a way to print a clear one</p>

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2023-09-18T18:45:56.183Z
A quick search for "fuel resistant uv resin" turned up  https://www.liqcreate.com/supportarticles/chemical-compatibility-of-3d-printed-resin-parts/  . That said, this seems extraordinarily dangerous, as any failure would pretty much spray your legs with fuel.
John Deters
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2023-09-18T19:09:40.677Z
I actually visited that site before posting, it seems like the only material listed there suited for gasoline was not clear. Well, with the possible exception of the bio-med clear, but that didnt seem as 'tough' and impact resistant as the others.  Which, as you said, would be a chief concern.
I do agree its probably not as safe as metal, but can't imagine its any LESS safe than glass.
Joseph Crozier
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2023-09-19T09:56:11.693Z
@JosephCrozier Thick glass is surprisingly impact and wear resistant
Trish
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2023-09-19T15:57:06.650Z
Unlike plastic, glass is dimensionally stable, insoluble in gasoline, and won't fail "just a little" or "over time" the way plastic will.  If the glass were to fail, it would be due to a very hard impact that would probably also result in damage to more of the bike and rider.
John Deters
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2023-09-19T16:14:26.487Z
This might be venturing outside the scope of stackexchange and be more of a 'forum' thing, but I'm not opposed to glass, but not sure how to fabricate something like that without exorbitant expense (at which point I'd just buy it).  I did xometry might be able to 3d print in silica glass, but despite the name, didn't actually appear clear.
Joseph Crozier
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2023-09-22T19:00:26.363Z
If you can 3d print what you want, there's a good chance you can find somebody to make a mold and pour the glass for you.
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Clear, gasoline resistant resin
Joseph Crozier
# Clear, gasoline resistant resin

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-09-18)

I’m wondering if there was a resin that could help me produce this: [![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/Hdmqv.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/Hdmqv.jpg)

Some old carburetors from the 1960’s had glass bowls. Well, I’d love one, but to find one on eBay it’d cost more than my engine. Wondering if there’s a way to print a clear one

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: A quick search for "fuel resistant uv resin" turned up  https://www.liqcreate.com/supportarticles/chemical-compatibility-of-3d-printed-resin-parts/  . That said, this seems extraordinarily dangerous, as any failure would pretty much spray your legs with fuel.  
> **username_0**: I actually visited that site before posting, it seems like the only material listed there suited for gasoline was not clear. Well, with the possible exception of the bio-med clear, but that didnt seem as 'tough' and impact resistant as the others.  Which, as you said, would be a chief concern. I do agree its probably not as safe as metal, but can't imagine its any LESS safe than glass.  
> **username_2**: @username_0 Thick glass is surprisingly impact and wear resistant  
> **username_1**: Unlike plastic, glass is dimensionally stable, insoluble in gasoline, and won't fail "just a little" or "over time" the way plastic will.  If the glass were to fail, it would be due to a very hard impact that would probably also result in damage to more of the bike and rider.  
> **username_0**: This might be venturing outside the scope of stackexchange and be more of a 'forum' thing, but I'm not opposed to glass, but not sure how to fabricate something like that without exorbitant expense (at which point I'd just buy it).  I did xometry might be able to 3d print in silica glass, but despite the name, didn't actually appear clear.  
> **username_3**: If you can 3d print what you want, there's a good chance you can find somebody to make a mold and pour the glass for you.  

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