Who's got my unique clear tailight conversion now?...

[wolfie308]

About 6 years ago, I made these clear rear rear tails for a member on here - I think his user name was 'born2drv'. I have a feeling that the car was broken and was just wondering what happened to them, especially as they were the only ones I ever shipped to the U.S

 

[yhatzee89]

Those look just as red as every other Supra tailight...?

 

[Silver MK3]

Those look just as red as every other Supra tailight...?

I believe it is the amber turn signal part that has been made clear.

 

[yhatzee89]

Oh now I see, that's pretty cool

 

[wolfie308]

I guess it's the subtlety that fooled you :biglaugh:

Firstly I disassembled the units and cleaned chrome sprayed the internals...

then I cast exact copies of the amber turn pieces

after reassembly, I polished the outer covers to as new condition - simples :icon_bigg

you can probably better appreciate on these before and after pics...

 

[Chambers]

WOW!!! That looks great on a white car!

PS, your PM box is full...

 

[S.A. supra]

If I remember correctly born2drive was banned. I could be wrong.

 

[White Zombie]

What's with the wierd light within the trim ?

 

[wolfie308]

Thanks Chambers and cheers for the compliment, inbox cleared so your PM should pop through shortly

White Zombie....that's the effect of chrome spraying the dull grey interior bits - brightens up the reverse lamps a treat I reckon. I think it looks quite cool but whilst respecting the original design. Subtle is the essence of what I do

 

[mkiiichip]

What's with the wierd light within the trim ?

The one below the licence plate? Some places got those (i have heard them called fog lights, or anti crash lights?) Im sure it has something to do with local laws.

I think it is also the reason some places never got the 89+ tails.

 

[yhatzee89]

I guess it's the subtlety that fooled you :biglaugh:

It really did, bt once you actually notice it, it really stands out. Great job!!

 

[mattsplat72]

The lights are EDM anti collision lights/ fogs. I have a set in my 92 that I had shipped over from The Netherlands . Have you seen late model Audi's that look like their brake lights are always on.

 

[supraguy@aol]

How exactly did you cast new turn signal inserts??
Do you have any pics of the process?

 

[Orion ZyGarian]

How exactly did you cast new turn signal inserts??
Do you have any pics of the process?

 

[wolfie308]

How exactly did you cast new turn signal inserts??
Do you have any pics of the process?

I'm sure you'll understand me being a bit coy about the materials and process I use if I tell you it's what I do for a living.

BTW...I managed to find the molds(wasn't sure if I still hade them as it's 5+ years since I last used them). After a thorough clean with solvent, I did a trial cast yesterday and they're still good for a number more impressions.