Cup Rail...what kind of plastic is it?

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Cup Rail...what kind of plastic is it?

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I have a 2010 MVII with a broken cup rail. Replacement rail from 1st Line is about $40, if it ever comes back in stock, and leaving it off exposes ugliness.

I'm thinking of alternative solutions and browsing McMaster-Carr. There are several alternatives available, including acrylic, ABS, HDPE, etc. Anybody know what the existing cup rail is made of? I figure that would be a good minimum starting point.

I'm thinking about cutting and shaping a couple of pieces just to cover the exposed inside tops of the side panels, and also fill the gap between the side panels and the top panel (cup warmer grate).
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Re: Cup Rail...what kind of plastic is it?

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It's acrylic plastic. You can make the two bends with a heat gun...


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