Bobbyheinz Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 So got some LED reflectors fitted today. To begin with I was pretty disappointed, as I thought they'd be brighter. Now I've seen them at night though..I love them. I bought these off ebay for about £60...I do think that you could probably make better ones yourself and this is something I'll probably try in the future. I've got them set up to come on with the sidelights. 'scuse the rubbish pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Which ones were they on eBay? Be good to see some daytime photographs as well to see what they're like on/off in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 This is them mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JDM-2006-2008 ... 799wt_1037 I'll try and get some day time pics up...being honest though they're barely noticeable which is why I'll likely attempt to make my own at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Home made, as we did on Jims car, cost £30 for the led strip iirc, some effort with good results. viewtopic.php?f=26&t=41064&p=609483&hilit=leds#p609483 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Yeah they look really good. How did you open the reflectors up and then seal them again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Yeah they look really good. How did you open the reflectors up and then seal them again? +1 mine are blue and want them orange anyone able to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Yeah they look really good. How did you open the reflectors up and then seal them again? Very carefully by running a stanley knife round the seal, then gently prise apart. once done just reseal,I used super-duper glue stuff and a hot glue gun. Make sure you fully test they are sealed again before putting back in the car. moisture is a bugger to get rid of once in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Cheers mate, did you just buy LED strips off ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Got them from Maplins. They have loads of colours and come in 20cm strips which fit perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 maplins here i come cheers doogy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Get a Hot Glue Gun whilst your there, as its also very handy for gluing over your solder and to keep everything in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Silly question, I'm guessing it was the back you drilled holes in (of the reflectors) for the wires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 No, I stuck the LED strip to the reflector, then drilled a hole just big enough to get the wires through in the top of the clear cover You will see when you get them apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Didnt know there was an I in team jim..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Didnt know there was an I in team jim..... ...... you've been spelling it wrong then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 If ever there was a w4nker smilie, this would be the time you got it....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 If ever there was a w4nker smilie, this would be the time you got it....... You mean this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 If ever there was a w4nker smilie, this would be the time you got it....... it will be ok Paul You know how much fun our little adventures have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Yep, likey.... Jim..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 guys, I tried to make my own today…didn't go too well. The dremel type thing I used was far too thick and made an absolute mess! I carried on just to see how the rest would be. A question, in my opinion it doesn't look very good that you can see the resistors and the little "cut here" symbols on the strips. Did you guys just leave it like that or use something to cover the strips other than the actual LEDs? I'm thinking about Plastidipping them (of course covering the bulbs themselves) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The dremel type thing I used was far too thick and made an absolute mess! Errrrr Dremel? Have you got a pre-06 or post-06 Zed If post, you should not have used a dremel. I just left the strips as they were, so yes if you looked really closely you could see the PCB strip. You could have always run a little hot glue down and round the LED to blur/hide the writing Got any photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Yeah it's an 07…..how should I have done it? Sadly no pics at present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 You need to drill a hole at the top of each lens, at the widest point with the dremel. The hole should be big enough to pass the cables through. Get a sharp Stanley blade and very carefully put the blade between the joint where the lens meets the backing plastic, slowly work the blade around the lens joint until the 2 halves split apart, this will take some time. You will have to lever the blade in the slot you cut to make the two halves split. Once apart, lay the led strip on the thin upright and secure with strong glue, superglue won't work! Use a glue gun and place a dob of glue at the bottom of the LEDs. Pass wires through the hole you made, and reassemble, don't use superglue it will coat the inside of the lens with a white coating. Use a dob of clear silicone sealant to make good the hole where the wires come out. Wire into the side light cables job done. Will take you about 4 hours to complete. Note, the dremel tool will cause the plastic lens to go soft, stop, allow to cool and carry on drilling, repeat until you get through. We used a pink grinding stone to make the hole, don't use a drill, this will shatter the plastic as it breaks through. Patients is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Just read your reply Zugara, cheers for the detailed guide - much appreciated I'm going to give this a bash asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Just read your reply Zugara, cheers for the detailed guide - much appreciated I'm going to give this a bash asap You can do mine too if your any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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