Lockwood Lock Body Cover
We keep getting asked about this one — the lock body cover is one of those Lockwood parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
We keep getting asked about this one — the lock body cover is one of those Lockwood parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Lock covers crack and fall away. UV exposure breaks down the polymer chains in the original material. By the time the surface looks chalky or faded, the strength underneath is already gone.
How we reproduce them
The process is simple: drop the part in or send clear photos with a ruler in frame, we confirm fit details, and print replacements — often with a little extra material where the original always cracked.
We print these in ABS. ABS matches the look and feel of the factory plastic, takes a sanded or textured finish well, and handles cabin temperatures without complaint.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Lockwood |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Window / door hardware |
| Common failure mode | Lock covers crack and fall away |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original lock body cover on the Lockwood. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ABS |
| Alternative materials | ASA |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $8 – $20 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years indoors |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
