OK, I am going to attempt this. I came across a very informative video on how to do this. I have been interested in trying to do this myself for years. After watching the video I felt it was doable. When I then came across my NOS taillight for sale I decided it was fate.
I am lucky enough to have a very helpful local supplier who also uses all the products he sells, which is Smooth-on. I am going to make a silicone rubber mold, and use a UV resistant urethane resin for the actual lenses.
I got a basic starter kit. I want no bubbles in the lens so I need to use a pressure pot. I have a 2 1/2 gallon pot, but it is only good for 50psi max. I need 60 continuous for the process. I would not be able to make the big wrap around taillight in the smaller pot, so I have ordered the 5 gallon pot. I've made the investment and am committed to doing this now. I will be doing this in the new year when I have gathered all my supplies, and will update the good and the bad in my journey.
Here is the video if anyone is interested.
I am lucky enough to have a very helpful local supplier who also uses all the products he sells, which is Smooth-on. I am going to make a silicone rubber mold, and use a UV resistant urethane resin for the actual lenses.
I got a basic starter kit. I want no bubbles in the lens so I need to use a pressure pot. I have a 2 1/2 gallon pot, but it is only good for 50psi max. I need 60 continuous for the process. I would not be able to make the big wrap around taillight in the smaller pot, so I have ordered the 5 gallon pot. I've made the investment and am committed to doing this now. I will be doing this in the new year when I have gathered all my supplies, and will update the good and the bad in my journey.
Here is the video if anyone is interested.