TomoHawk Posted April 8, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2015 If you had an LED bulb (an 1156) with lotsa SMD chips on it, how would it fair if it was exposed to some moisture, like an occasional splash of rain, or some mist? I have a license plate lamp with the clear lenses missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted April 8, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2015 you could coat it with polyurethane or silicon to seal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted April 8, 2015 Wow- a fast reply Blue. Wouldn't a coating reduce the light coming out, or do you mean something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Driver Posted April 8, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 8, 2015 I'm guessing he means to seal the vulnerable area of led's. Wouldn't it be best just to find & replace the missing lens or the whole assembly? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted April 8, 2015 lamp assemblies are very expensive, and DIY lenses are not like OE, but there are probably some bulbs in the drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maras Posted April 8, 2015 Share #6 Posted April 8, 2015 Jim I still have the rear lenses on "Hiro" my 71. Although the housings have different attachment points, than my 74, the lenses appear to be the same. Let me know & I will either bring them on the 18th or I can mail them to you sooner. Pay it forward.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maras Posted April 8, 2015 Share #7 Posted April 8, 2015 TomoHawkWoops, I sent he previous offer to the wrong person. Brain fade. If you think the lenses are the same as the early 71, PM me your address & they are yours.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted April 8, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Some pictures of a 71 and 73 here. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40844-1971-240z-license-plate-lamp-photos/ Edited April 8, 2015 by Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maras Posted April 8, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 8, 2015 I took a better look at the lenses,. The early 71 lenses are shorter than the ones in the early 260. The 260s meas. 3 5/16" x 15/16". The info on the lens is DOT SAE L2 IKI06024 JAPAN, the same # for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) I think I will just use the LED bulbs and see how they fare. Edited April 9, 2015 by TomoHawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted April 9, 2015 Share #11 Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Here are products. http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/protective-coatings/conformal/ You could melt wax over the parts too as a quick and dirty, Edited April 9, 2015 by Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted April 9, 2015 I thought CorrosionX would be mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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