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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