EuroDat Posted April 1, 2013 Share #61 Posted April 1, 2013 Hi Mike I made a couple of lenses with a white dye. The second one I made looks pretty close to original. Thats the one in the centre of the photo. The equipment Im using is what I had set up for making my tail light (turn signal) lenses for my 280Z. Otherwise I wouldnt have done it. I found the equipment at factory auctions and such. Equipment; A compressor - Vacuum pump - Vacuum chamber to de-gas resin - Pressure chamber to pressurize resin until it cures. This is to prevent champagne bubbles effect from forming in the lens - Scales to weigh resin, dye & hardener - Seringe or something to inject resin in mould - Release agent (spray) to help release mould and clean up. I dont know if anyone would be interested in a lens? The purpose was for my own 280Z restoration, but if any clubmembers would be interested in one. I could make some extras. I have more photos in my profile Album. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikes Z car Posted April 1, 2013 Share #62 Posted April 1, 2013 Wow! That is neat as heck! Thanks for taking the time to post how you made the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb Posted April 1, 2013 Share #63 Posted April 1, 2013 How much would you need to charge for a lens ? I am interested in one. Thanks JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted April 1, 2013 Share #64 Posted April 1, 2013 Mark me as interested, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted April 1, 2013 Share #65 Posted April 1, 2013 Chas, that's pretty amazing work, the ones you are making are identical.Such talent on this board! Please put me down for one.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroDat Posted April 2, 2013 Share #66 Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, I didnt think there would be much call for them. If I can get $10 + shipping would be nice.I will check what it costs for shipping and get back to you. If your still interested I now have a mould and stil have some resin so its easy to make a batch of 10.ChasEdit: Thanks for the comments guys. It all started when I wanted to make a taillight lens for my 280z and I came across the pressure chamber. I thought, the euro lights cost around $500 so if I keep the budget to that this would be more fun. And it is still. Edited April 2, 2013 by EuroDat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted April 2, 2013 Share #67 Posted April 2, 2013 That sounds like a very reasonable price to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted February 17, 2014 Share #68 Posted February 17, 2014 I just repaired my current one last weekend, and it works fine. I painted it silver, don't really care to get it zinc plated. And just picked up another one here by chance, seems the lens is pretty good still ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLangevin Posted February 21, 2014 Share #69 Posted February 21, 2014 Yes, MotorSport has them and you might also check with ZSpecialties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastWoman Posted February 21, 2014 Share #70 Posted February 21, 2014 Funny this thread popped up again today! I finally dug out my old inspection light from a box last night. I had ordered a couple of Chas' lovely lenses and wanted to test the fit. His workmanship is beautiful, and the fit is perfect! I'm in awe of his talent.As for the source for new inspection lights linked by Dr. 240Z, up around post #13... Well, I have that site bookmarked as "New Z parts -- Last Resort Shyster," so beware. The guy often GROSSLY overcharges, and he doesn't take returns. He charged me a mint for some part I found in abundance on ebay about a week later for 1/10 the price (new, genuine Nissan, in the Nissan-labeled Nissan bags). When I approached him about it, his attitude was essentially to go and f*** myself. So buyer beware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nix240z Posted February 21, 2014 Share #71 Posted February 21, 2014 I also have the replacement Lens with new rubber gasket.steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted February 21, 2014 Share #72 Posted February 21, 2014 Here's the same lamp, sandblasted, looks alot better allready. I will hold it as a spare. It works perfectly, just not zinc plated, but that would be cheap now to do so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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