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doublec4
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JUN 01, 04:32 PM
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Rare87GT
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JUN 02, 02:18 AM
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Did anyone get around to painting the headlights you make so we could see what it looks like with the same color as the body? ------------------
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doublec4
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JUN 02, 09:15 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rare87GT:
Did anyone get around to painting the headlights you make so we could see what it looks like with the same color as the body?
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Not that I'm aware of. I have to rework my molds and I will be making my headlights again very soon, maybe somebody in the next batch will!
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Rare87GT
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JUN 02, 12:12 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by doublec4:
Not that I'm aware of. I have to rework my molds and I will be making my headlights again very soon, maybe somebody in the next batch will! |
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What happens if you leave the entire molded piece all clear instead of painting them at all? Can that be done or is it tacky with wiring, etc behind the projector? I just don't know if I like the painted look. Might look into your headlight kit, I'm just so partial to the completely flush look. Your care is amazing though, looks really good man. Just went through the entire build.
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jb1
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JUN 03, 01:38 AM
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DoubleC4, I was looking at my headlight lens today and had a question, how hard and is there enough room to mold the outer edges down around the metal housing and help fill the gap around the headlight and the hood? Or would that require to much?
I still need new set of lens when available..------------------
87 GT
series 1 3800sc (7.597 @88.53 1.579 60ft)
(series II swap in progress)
85GT Northstar
86GT 3800 n/a
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jb1
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JUN 03, 01:42 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rare87GT:
What happens if you leave the entire molded piece all clear instead of painting them at all? Can that be done or is it tacky with wiring, etc behind the projector? I just don't know if I like the painted look. Might look into your headlight kit, I'm just so partial to the completely flush look. Your care is amazing though, looks really good man. Just went through the entire build. |
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you would see the wiring and the edges of the enclosure....
I am very excited about installing mine until I messed up lens painting them.... next set will be painted by someone else that knows what they are doing...
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87 GT
series 1 3800sc (7.597 @88.53 1.579 60ft)
(series II swap in progress)
85GT Northstar
86GT 3800 n/a
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doublec4
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JUN 04, 06:44 PM
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I would definitely paint the lenses. Leaving them unpainted would expose the wiring and the back of the projectors.
The problem with forming the lenses down around the edges is that the plastic I use is quite thick. When you try and crease it, it leaves a very distorted looking edge. It doesn't remain optically clear and looks questionable. The other problem is that I use my CNC machine to trim the lenses. It would be impossible to trim them sideways with the CNC router.
I will have more lenses ready soon. It has taken a lot longer than expected, but I'm looking into better options that will improve quality (aluminum molds). Don't worry, I won't leave you guys stranded!
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NUC19882M6
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JUN 04, 07:00 PM
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Might I recommend Plasti-Dip.
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doublec4
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JUN 06, 09:08 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by NUC19882M6:
Might I recommend Plasti-Dip. |
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That's actually a good idea unless you go to remove the velcro. It will peel off the plasti-dip paint unfortunately.
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doublec4
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JUN 15, 09:53 PM
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