3 d printing cornering lamp lens?
#1
3 d printing cornering lamp lens?
I recently finished repairing the damage to my trailer from a tire failure. I decided to install cornering lamps from a 68-69 Toronado to replace the original marker lamps. I’m not a fabricator, but I’m relatively pleased with the results.
Much to my wife’s disgust, I can’t leave well enough alone. Now, the front lamps look out of place. Clearly, I need front lamps to match!!
My question, how hard/expensive would it be to 3D print replacement 68-69 Toronado cornering lamp lenses in yellow? Is it possible? I know nothing about 3D printing, is there a material available that light will shine thru?
Just a thought.
Much to my wife’s disgust, I can’t leave well enough alone. Now, the front lamps look out of place. Clearly, I need front lamps to match!!
My question, how hard/expensive would it be to 3D print replacement 68-69 Toronado cornering lamp lenses in yellow? Is it possible? I know nothing about 3D printing, is there a material available that light will shine thru?
Just a thought.
#2
If you just want yellow lenses you can use Alumilite to cast new lenses in a different color.
https://www.alumilite.com/products/epoxy/
If you need the lamp housing that would be more difficult to replicate. As you mentioned, 3D printing might be the way to go. I don't know much about it though. Good luck!
https://www.alumilite.com/products/epoxy/
If you need the lamp housing that would be more difficult to replicate. As you mentioned, 3D printing might be the way to go. I don't know much about it though. Good luck!
#6
This is the kind of encouragement I’m lacking in my life!!
My wife kinda bitched when I spent 50 bucks on the Toronado cornering lamps. She really looked at me kinda strange when I had the torches, welder, and lots of angle iron out in the driveway. She obviously knew about the tire, and the damage to the fender, but wasn't expecting repairs to be this involved. When I told her about the Toronado lamp installation, her exact words (keep in mind, this is an EXACT quote) were “why???”
Why indeed? Why not?
#9
To address the original question, yes, some (certainly not all) 3D printers are capable of printing acrylic or polycarbonate. Keep in mind the final product will be opaque (very cloudy - not clear). However, you can easily polish the printed plastic to produce a clear looking part. Not sure how much capability there would be for colored or tinted polycarbonate (red or yellow) but I suspect there might be options out there.
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