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Alter Ego Racing
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Source for Plastic tail light material?
I'm in need of plastic to make replacement lenses for some tail lights. No need for them to be "Fresneled" actually, plain would be ideal.
The lens will be almost flat and glued to the lamp fixture. Thanks in advance!
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01-07-2022, 12:24 PM
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You might search for plastics manufacturing near you. It can be expensive, but you get what you pay for. I've used Precision Plastic near me to have custom stuff manufactured. Way better than I could ever do myself.
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01-07-2022, 12:36 PM
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Great! Thanks for the feedback.
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01-07-2022, 12:41 PM
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Have you thought about repurposing from an existing style that is already in production?
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01-07-2022, 12:50 PM
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Placed a call to local plastic supply place. Guess I'm getting "sign" material. Next up, how to cut it carefully..... patience Cheers!
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01-07-2022, 01:00 PM
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A plastic manufacturer will have the piece cut, drilled and ready to install to your specifications. A distributor will simply sell you existing generic stock.
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01-07-2022, 01:48 PM
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^^^^^^^^good call
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01-07-2022, 04:40 PM
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Thanks NC!
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01-07-2022, 06:37 PM
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Interesting and relevant video... Note how he uses a clean open flame to soften and mould the plastic.
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01-07-2022, 07:07 PM
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If you're savy enough to make a positive mold out of wood, or bondo and then make a negative mold out of 2 part rubber, you can make a lens out of this stuff.
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01-08-2022, 05:57 PM
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3D print them?
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I have a project that I started years ago and keep putting on the back burner for making a fiberglass or carbon fiber tail light assy I built the master out of styrofoam and bondo |
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01-08-2022, 06:18 PM
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And if they need the DOT or EU compliant number on them you could buy cheap trailer lights and cut out the bits with the numbers and melt that in.
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01-08-2022, 06:33 PM
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01-08-2022, 07:21 PM
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Seriously, the 3D printed solution is the way to do this. Get a 15 year old neighborhood kid with a printer to help. It will cost you $100 and be done and awesome.
If we were closer, my 11 year old would do this for you. Welcome to 2018…
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A sign manufacturer may give you scrap off their shear.
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