June 15, 201113 yr Author comment_358796 I have made some progress into making the center light, it turned out pretty good I think. also started on one half of the mould for the inner tail / break light. Nigel Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-358796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 15, 201113 yr Author comment_358797 Some more pictures Edited June 15, 201113 yr by Noddle Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-358797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 17, 201113 yr Author comment_358997 I'm one step close to getting my JDM style tail lights, I'll do some more on the inner brake / tail light tomorrow if I get a chance. Nigel Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-358997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 18, 201113 yr comment_359069 Bitchin work on this one..Your patience is awesome! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 18, 201113 yr Author comment_359073 A little more progress, the mould martial I used this time is a little more flexible than the stuff I used for the reverse light, so I decided to add a hard backing, made out of resin to stop it from deforming once it's finished. once this drys, I'll work on the other half Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 19, 201113 yr comment_359150 Ah very good stuff. Thanks for putting in on this Nigel. Cant wait to see some red!!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 19, 201113 yr Author comment_359151 .... so I decided to add a hard backing, made out of resin to stop it from deforming once it's finished.....Small problem, the resin once hardened, shrank about 4mm across, this deformed the RTV mould, it was not sitting flat,I'll make a different backing, and see if that fixes the issue..live and learn...Nigel Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 21, 201113 yr Author comment_359328 A little more progress, don't forget to use a release agent between the two halves, I have some silicon car stuff, it's used to makes plastic shiny. it worked ok on the other mould I made. Nigel Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 25, 201113 yr Author comment_359748 I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel..... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 26, 201113 yr comment_359814 so you mixed the dye by eye?Can't wait to see results!Best off luck mate. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 26, 201113 yr Author comment_359879 so you mixed the dye by eye?Can't wait to see results!Best off luck mate.Yes, but I did measure it, so I can make them the sameNigel Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 27, 201113 yr comment_359915 ohhh Im on the edge of my seat! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39647-jdm-style-tail-lights/?&page=3#findComment-359915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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