what did u use for the clear parts?? was it glass or some type of plastic, and where might i find thisnsrZ32 wrote:Great work
I went the homemade route with mine as well. Made them back in 2001, probably wouldn't ever do another set as its a pita lol. I cleared both the top and bottom and painted the outside housing to match the car. Also, I didn't care for the stripes so I did not add them.
Here's a couple pictures of mine
I got them from a guy selling lens material. The cut and style of the clear was/is pretty much an exact match for the patterning of the stock stuff. There might be some up for sale on ebay or the like.boostedc10 wrote:what did u use for the clear parts?? was it glass or some type of plastic, and where might i find this
im sorry, maybe im just stupid or something, but this confused me. I dont understand what you meant...so the top of the light, that is usually red, has a red light, the reflector is the same as what would be on the USDM ones, and the bottom of the assembly that is usually amber has Amber lights? So is it not legal to have a clear indicator, at least in your state, or everywhere?(turn signal, sorry I am originally South African, the lingo is a little different)nsrZ32 wrote:I put red bulbs in the top and amber bulbs in the rear. Its clear when they're not illuminated and the proper color when flashing to stay legal. The reflector on the top in the middle is a part of the headlight housing.
1. Don't use the cheap junk from home depot, it will discolor out in the sun and look terriblemahchu07 wrote:Most people use fluorescent light "diffusers." Its just that diamond textured cover material over fluorescent lighting, the only thing I've noticed is that unless you go with both lenses clear the diamond texture on the fluorescent diffusers is made up of larger diamonds that are slightly skew.
There are some haters that would look at them and knock you for not wanting to spend $500 on new light assemblies. In my opinion its the best way to go.
BTW Jayman, the link didn't work. Oh yeah and NSR how did you paint match the tails like that??? Did you have to strip and sand the old paint off to repaint them inside or what???
weird.....o well, its not a long link....just type in "ZXdriver.com" with no "www". and you will get there.mahchu07 wrote:BTW Jayman, the link didn't work.
i personally don't like the all white "rice" look... but i'm willing to trade you my USDM tail lights for your JDM tail lightsJayman90TT wrote:
im sorry, maybe im just stupid or something, but this confused me. I dont understand what you meant...so the top of the light, that is usually red, has a red light, the reflector is the same as what would be on the USDM ones, and the bottom of the assembly that is usually amber has Amber lights? So is it not legal to have a clear indicator, at least in your state, or everywhere?(turn signal, sorry I am originally South African, the lingo is a little different)
sorry, i just want to clarify. I already have the JDM assembly, but I really like your all white one....im not willing to put my 500$ assembly in the oven, but I want to find a used USDM one and try to do it. and then I could sell my JDM ones...
Definitely go with the "real" ones from the real aftermarket rear clear marker light shop in Japan. Only a ricer would buy the "fake" ones from the fake aftermarket rear clear marker shop that's across the street from the real clear marker light shop in Japan.ztommyx wrote:i have not seen the fake rear clears but mine are real ($114 a pair from Japan, 9 yrs ago)
nsrZ32 wrote:
Definitely go with the "real" ones from the real aftermarket rear clear marker light shop in Japan. Only a ricer would buy the "fake" ones from the fake aftermarket rear clear marker shop that's across the street from the real clear marker light shop in Japan.
Not to be confused with the fake aftermarket clear marker shop in China or the fake aftermarker clear marker shop in Hong Kong.
And I believe the lens material is just normal white lighting material from any hardware store.vape-one wrote:That is SWEET.... I thought that ya just heated it up an removed the paint off the lenses... duh... I have no clue where to get the clear lens.. Guess im gonna have to buy some old junkyard lenses an try an find clear lenses to fit... Any ideas of what to look for? Clear lens that is.. on ebay ..?? I wouldn't know where to begin.. Thanks for reposting >> Evl??
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