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Ricer · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: D.I.Y. Amber Corner/Bumper Lenses

Here's a really quick D.I.Y. for making amber corner/bumper lenses (Since no one sells the corners for 90-91's).

Materials:

Krylon Orange Stained Glass Paint (bought it from Michaels arts and crafts store)
Rust-Oleum Clear Spray Paint (from Home Depot)
Masking Tape (found it under my bed Razz )

Process:

For the bumper lenses, you will be painting the INSIDE of the plastic lenses. So take those off and clean them very well with soap and water, then when they are completely dry clean them with rubbing alcohol.

For the corner lenses, I bought brand new clear corners (because it will look weird painting the stock ones, the amber reflector will throw off the coloring). Clean them with rubbing alcohol. You will be painting on the outside of these corners because the lense is superglued to the back and I didn't want to risk cracking them trying to pry them apart.

Mask off the outside of the bumper lenses to avoid getting overspray onto the outside of them. On both the bumper and corner lenses, spray as many coats as you'd like depending on the shade of orange you want. I sprayed about 5 coats on them (the more you spray, the darker it gets). I waited about 10-15 minutes between coats. When you spray each coat, it'll look like the lenses get a little foggy/fuzzy, but it gets clearer as it dries so dont worry.

After the last coat of orange, wait about a half hour before you start spraying the clear. Be very careful not to spray too much every coat, that stuff runs VERY easily. I did about 3 coats on each, waiting 15 minutes between each. The last coat, spray it on faily thick but not too much to the point it runs. I say spray it thick because it'll make the lense look a lot smoother (you'll see what I mean when you do it).

And thats about it! Let the corners dry over night. The bumper lenses can be put on about an hour after you get done painting them.
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JamesV · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject:

is this the same thing for corner lens?
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Ricer · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject:

JamesV · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:39 pm Post subject:

oh

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Denton15501 · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:28 pm Post subject:

umm man they do sell amber corners for the Ed's N Ef's on ebaymotors.com they have amber blk housing n clears on there
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Ricer · Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:06 am Post subject:

you're right they do.. but this thread is for those that dont want to go spend more money on premade amber corners when when you can do it yourself with a $3 can of spraypaint and have it look just as good. thats why this thread is titled D.I.Y. amber.. not go out and buy amber..
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Denton15501 · Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:39 am Post subject:

oh cool im not really a fan of amber corners I like blk housing corners I plan on getting JDm 1 piece headlights soon
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EFSS#17 · Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject:

I hope you plan on doing the whole JDM front conversion for the 1 piece headlights. Unless your good at cutting and bondo and reshaping.
Good luck to ya Smile

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Misha · Moderator Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 212 Location: CANADA

i did my corners and side markers this way, i was in a hurry, like always, Crying or Very sad

but overall it worked pretty well
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east_los_ef-9 · Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject:

post pics peeps?? i really want to try this but i want to see how it comes out

jriley60 · n00b Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 7

if you want to paint the inside of your clear lenses you can bake your corner lights to get them open this is the same process you use to open up your headlight. set the oven to 250 for ten min. then put in the corner lenses for between 5 and 10 min just pull them out after 5 and check to see if the silicone is loose... then you can paint the inside so it'll last. just be sure to buy some automotive silicone to reseal them when done

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