D.I.Y. clearing out '92 Tail lights
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Lead Lap
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 404
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From: Hawaii
Thank for the props guys!
I'm going to try and work on a few more things, maybe do the plexi over again, smooth things out alittle more.
Cost
Let's say you have all the tools already....
$50 for parts
Time
Four days, maybe 3 hours a day.
Day one
take apart, dremel, epoxy
Day two
sand and paint
Day three
Plexi and epoxy
Day four
sand and paint
As for the plexi, I used a 1.54mm, try to get it as thin and flexible as possible. I'm not sure where to get it in Cali. I have a friend with a shop here in Hawaii.
Just remember to heat it so it no longer has any stress trying to make that bend.
I'm going to try and work on a few more things, maybe do the plexi over again, smooth things out alittle more.
Cost
Let's say you have all the tools already....
$50 for parts
Time
Four days, maybe 3 hours a day.
Day one
take apart, dremel, epoxy
Day two
sand and paint
Day three
Plexi and epoxy
Day four
sand and paint
As for the plexi, I used a 1.54mm, try to get it as thin and flexible as possible. I'm not sure where to get it in Cali. I have a friend with a shop here in Hawaii.
Just remember to heat it so it no longer has any stress trying to make that bend.
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Central FL via DC Metro & VA Tech
Originally Posted by jdmtruong
Where can I find a big piece of plexi?
http://www.mcmaster.com/
try here... they sell EVERYTHING. haha
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 461
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From: CA
Originally Posted by PJ
Originally Posted by PJ
Ohhhhh so thats how its done. Great job! Im going to have to give you a perfect 10 on the detailed explanation of the DIY. 
Really great work. I understood everything and might even consider trying this out myself.
Really great work. I understood everything and might even consider trying this out myself.
Originally Posted by Sc400on20s
Thank for the props guys!
I'm going to try and work on a few more things, maybe do the plexi over again, smooth things out alittle more.
Cost
Let's say you have all the tools already....
$50 for parts
Time
Four days, maybe 3 hours a day.
Day one
take apart, dremel, epoxy
Day two
sand and paint
Day three
Plexi and epoxy
Day four
sand and paint
As for the plexi, I used a 1.54mm, try to get it as thin and flexible as possible. I'm not sure where to get it in Cali. I have a friend with a shop here in Hawaii.
Just remember to heat it so it no longer has any stress trying to make that bend.
I'm going to try and work on a few more things, maybe do the plexi over again, smooth things out alittle more.
Cost
Let's say you have all the tools already....
$50 for parts
Time
Four days, maybe 3 hours a day.
Day one
take apart, dremel, epoxy
Day two
sand and paint
Day three
Plexi and epoxy
Day four
sand and paint
As for the plexi, I used a 1.54mm, try to get it as thin and flexible as possible. I'm not sure where to get it in Cali. I have a friend with a shop here in Hawaii.
Just remember to heat it so it no longer has any stress trying to make that bend.
lmk! thanks.-Roger
Driver
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 191
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From: Sydney Australia
Looks really good, lots of work though. Is the plex-glass UV treated? I would imagine Hawaai would have similar concerns to us here in Sydney Australia, the sun bakes clear plastic until it turns yellow or clouds....
Hey man, awesome job and props for having the devotion and the ***** to do it haha. Now im wondering if maybe there is another way of modifying the tails. In this picture:
There are 3 pieces, do YOU think it would be possible to just discard the upper piece, fill in the reverse light part with plexiglass and then to either 1) paint/vinyl the bottom half red, or 2) leave the bottom half clear?
Thanks
There are 3 pieces, do YOU think it would be possible to just discard the upper piece, fill in the reverse light part with plexiglass and then to either 1) paint/vinyl the bottom half red, or 2) leave the bottom half clear?
Thanks