01/06/2026
Vintage Bus Cab Light Restoration 🚌💡
A gentleman visited our shop recently with a specific challenge: to replicate a missing glass dome for a vintage bus cab light.
With the original dome long gone, all we had to work from was the original metal base it needed to fit into.
Here is how we solved it:
CAD Design: Took precise measurements of the base to digitally reconstruct the dome's original profile and dimensions.
Prototyping: 3D printed an initial test model to verify the fitment and alignment against the original housing.
Final Production: Once the prototype fit perfectly, the final replacement dome was 3D printed using a high-clarity, UV-resistant transparent PETG filament.
The result is a durable, accurate replacement that restores the fixture to functional condition.
Do you have a rare, obsolete, or broken component that needs replicating? Bring it by the shop or send us a message to see how we can help.