Post Dec 27, 2011 #1 2011-12-27T22:30. Assembly, Glass lens, Cast base & Chrome bezel, Original 3 3/8" x 2 1/4", Used - good lens, pitting on bezel, good base, bulb holder needs a new pigtail, very hard to find (Have 1) $50 Guide DU-51 You must be logged in to reply to this topic. This video shows you how to replicate the turn signal lens of a Volkswagen. A friend of mine passed this link to me on casting tail light lenses. The Board. 99 Back Up (Reverse) MULTI COLOURED LENSES. thanks guys..this is good fun! ... USA CLASSIC AMBER REAR INDICATOR LENSES. some years ago, a thread on the HAMB catched my attension! If you buy an aftermarket part and fix it yourself, the cost can range from $40-$90 for a single tail light and $80-$180 for a tail light assembly. PMMA is very clear and transparent. It usually costs me around $60 to $80 in materials to create a master part, and a good silicon mold from that. a new mold was made. Very nice, looking forward to see them on your Cadillac. and thanks again for the inspiration Matt! 0 items. I'm going to try it on the Spartan side markers some day, they are … I'm going to try it on the Spartan side markers some day, they are an odd shaped teardrop lens. Shop Online or Call 888-488-4695! the color was solid! It looks time consuming but relatively easy. The … $23.93. But for a quality part made of clear it must be completely bubble free and the surfaces must be absolutely smooth. Casting Tail Light Lenses . the next step is to cut the glass down to fit, and to cut the bumberguard! Like fatfenders, I too have been doing this for a while. The pattern came out really nice. Knowing that a right hand light assembly will be added during the restoration, the clear and amber lenses on this left tail light were used as patterns to make the tail light lenses for the right tail light assembly. Marked with ORA in raised letters. "Air" and "gas" are your number one enemies. Your lenses really look fantastic! Need new tail lights? Your order may be eligible for Ship to Home, and shipping is free on all online orders of $35.00+. That turned out very nice. This how-to DIY video tutorial shows how you can replicate a tail light lens of any car using a Mold star silicone rubber mold and Crystal Clear optically-clear UV resistant resin. 1,045 6. i made 3 lenses..i think i might be happy about that some day!..next step is to cut the guard! Pontiac Trans Am various years. PMMA is the resin that is used for most original equipment taillight lenses and in sheet form is often known by the trade names of "Perspex" or "Plexiglass". This will make the molds warm to the touch but should not be so warm that you can not hold onto them. Also, Photo credit goes to Henri Thomassen. I thought it was interesting. the company that sold me the silicone and the clear polyester..said: transparent red color!!? 66. they make everything look so damn easy and simple…you can only dream of having those skills! For a tail light model I would use a stiffer mold material that they sell. Ford Mustang various years. One piece three colour. It looks time consuming but relatively easy. It’s almost a shame to cut up those bumper guards, but not in this case! Order Trailer Tail Light Lenses & Parts for your vehicle and pick it up in store—make your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. it was done by one of those guys you just have to hate! DIE CAST CHROME PARTS - GASKETS. What did you end up using for the inner mold? not that I had a problem with that, but i never thought it could be that difficult to find over here! Get it as soon as Wed, Jan 6. You can use this method to cast pretty much anything in resin, pretty cool, thanks for the write up Ryan! I rubber banded the two mold halves back together and began mixing up my clear resin as per the manufacturers specifications. VK. Vintage (1969 and older only) Travel Trailer Renovation and Repair Discussion. especially the one with the Merc man in it! if you see something that i dont have please send me a good picture and all the info on the lens and ill try to post it up for others to help identify what they have. …AT11883 * This is a 12-Volt tail light assembly* The overall length (included lens) is 3.605"* The bezel has a 2.885" O.D. Anybody here casting taillight lenses? well i decided to go another route..the wax female mold was very time consuming! I hope this will give you some idea of the process. 55280. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Palle……you are the real deal! Spaced a little while apart as I make time to post them. the first, i made in wax..the pattern is from a kitchen drawer…haha! 0. October 7, 2013 at 20:15 #6344. Palle, great looking light lens. it was Matt Townsend…he showed us how to do your own taillights, by using clear polyester, and transparent red color! Especially when you hold the light behind it. We recommend 15-30 minutes at 150 F or 1 minute/lb of rubber on high in a microwave. This mold making how-to DIY video tutorial shows how you can replicate a tail light lens of any car using a Mold star silicone rubber mold and Crystal Clear optically-clear UV resistant resin… carvelloafer. I am planning on having a play with resin casting some soon, as a change to my formed plastic ones I have been doing for over 30 years. Bert Gustafsson. * This is a 12-Volt tail light assembly* The overall length (included lens) is 3.605"* The bezel has a… this is what Kustom car building is all about! Clear resin is nasty stuff! so I was pretty desperate..and decided to email Matt! Thank you for the offer, David. now and then, you see something on the internet, that you cant get out of your head!..a new idea to go for on your build! but in the meantime i decided to do a larger light, and use the hole top of the guard! In fact, I usually make a significant profit on the rubber and plastic parts I make. $47.63. You could add colours to the resin, but for multi colour lenses, you would need to cast them in individual colour pieces. the glass is not really dry yet, but i couldnt resist! pure art! -Palle, Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 60 total), This topic has 59 replies, 27 voices, and was last updated. The main purpose of tail light lenses is to protect the tail light bulbs, diffuse your rear lights, and provide the colors needed to communicate your movements to the vehicles driving behind … Never to old to try and learn something new. the first thing was to make some molds of the guard! A single tail light can cost $80-$100, and an assembly can cost $160-$180. I hope you finally got your resin!!! I got into making polyurethane parts (mostly for street rods and restores) a few years ago and I can tell you with no hesitation that casting good parts using clear polyurethane was the most difficult part of the learning process for me. $12.66 $ 12. I like the pattern inside the lens. Translucent filament is out there, it will just be a matter of selecting exact color (brands vary), and figuring out the balance of layers to transparency. Palle, great looking light lens. so my 47 cadillac is the victim here! a bad idea, if your interested in using these as taillights! This how-to was written up by Ryan, aka originalrumrunner, on the ChopCult forum. 1941 Hudson tail light lens left side SEN … Beautiful work. -Palle. I am going to see if I can find my spare Falcon tail light lenses, and see if I can render and make one (in my oh so copious free time). That came at really great Palle. but it looked cool! Tail Light Brackets (7) Tail Lights-> (283) LED TL Lenses/Assemblies (34) LEE Lenses (22) Steel ... Shopping Cart. if you have the info from the old page let me have … Eshelman Molding & Casting : - Hudson before - 1948 Hudson 1948 - 1954 Hudson 1955 - 1957 Jewelry 1940 Nash 1941 Nash Other makes hudson, nash, reproduction, casting. Chev Corvette various years . Home; ... 1936 curved bottom tail light lens $25.00. New die cast chrome fitted. this weekend, i decided that the pattern wasnt just like i wanted it to be! * Replaces GUIDE B31 light* Upgrade to an LED with the purchase of ABC3857! But, it's what you choose to DO about your dreams that counts. 1954 Chevy Large Bubble LEE Lenses (pair) 1955 Chevy Large Bubble LEE Lenses (pair) 1954 Chevy Small Bubble LEE Lenses (pair) 1956 Chevy LEE Lenses (pair) 1955 Chevy Buick Style LEE Lenses … Pontiac Firebird various years. A friend of mine passed this link to me on casting tail light lenses. It would be great to see it! (5) 5 product ratings - (1) NEW GENUINE OEM FORD 2016-2019 RH Passenger Tail Lamp Light XLT FB5Z-13404-A Casting molds are used to make replicas of all sorts of items. This is what *real* customizing is all about……hand made and unique lenses…..love it!! DEVIL 38 FORD Tail Light Lens Price: $20.00 . Home › Forums › CCC Forum › Kustom made taillights. Only, I've been casting rubber and plastic parts for restoring vintage motorcycles. one was infact transparent, but contained some small black pieces i never figured out to get rid of! but I had my doubts when i saw this….and I was right! i even had two different colors from Germany..same result! Trunk Latches; … 4.7 out of 5 stars 355. The first step to casting your tail light lense is to warm your mold to help the resin cure properly in thinner sections. Step 1 Matt…please show some of your amazing taillights…and thanks for getting me started! Description: Mopar Lenses Tail Light Lens B-Body 1973 -1974 Dodge Charger OE style replacement tail light lens with the correct silver accent Priced per pair. a bit to pale! I am planning on having a play with resin casting some soon, as a change to my formed plastic ones I have been doing for over 30 years. Thanks Buddy! pretty easy to do with some silicone rubber! Tail Light Lens and Housing Compatible with 1980-1986 Ford F-150 F-250 F-350 Halogen Clear & Red Lens Set of 2 Passenger and Driver Side 4.9 out of 5 stars 17 $50.99 $ 50 . and i found out, this is the hard part! Has a clear reflector bump like the glass original. Your order may be eligible for Ship to Home, and shipping is free on all online orders of $35.00+. also the color wasnt perfect! Pedestal Fender Double Face Stop Turn Tail Parking Light Round 42 LED Clear Lens. 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