Dummy Fog Lamp Inserts Update -- matte black
Marc Swanson
mswanson at sonitrol.net
Thu Nov 20 12:05:17 EST 2003
> Here are the styles available:
>
> 1. OEM-style clear lens. Looks just like the originals.
oops, I stand corrected!
> 2. Opaque (not clear) inserts, primed gray for painting by the purchaser.
> These are the "black inserts" seen on Travis' 4K in the photos.
this is where I probably got confused. I assumed that was the only
style available.
> 3. Flexible black inserts. These are going to be done as an experiment.
> The backing plate is the same as the other inserts, but the font is cast
> using a new black flexible resin. My idea is that it might take those
> gravel baths with less damage than the OEM or even our other repro inserts.
>
> I'll take measurements from Travis' 4K to see how the split line would fall
> on the inserts, then work a bit with the masters to see how it would look in
> each style. It might also be a good excuse for adding a smidgen to the
> thickness of the lens portion of the inserts... hmm...
cool, let us know if this is possible, I would certainly be interested
in the "split" style as mentioned.
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-Marc
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