Hypertek Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Ok so i made some headlight covers for my gnose. Real gnose rings used (sourced from yahooauctions.co.jp) as it was the most suitable option (and most cost effective as they where a bit cheaper than full covers). Fairly straight forward.. I didn't heat up the acrylic, just bended it to fit the rings. I could use some advice on getting them into a more "bubble" shape like the originals They fit nicely, but are more of a straight cone-ish shape, rather than a contoured bubble. Would appreciate if anyone has suggestions on getting that shape correctly. I know i may need to heat them up at this point but im not sure how. I got a heat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loy Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Could find or make something with the contour you want then heat and form the acrylic over the thing you found or made. You could try to form over a spare fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 maybe i can heat it up and gently push on it with my knee (padded with towels of course). Either heat it with heat gun or bake in oven. I wonder if I leave the rings on when I bake it, will the rings burn the acrylic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsv8r Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 There is a write up about headlight covers at the porsche forum "924BOARD" about molding. I believe they use a form and sandbag and heat. I don 't know how to post a link but search there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Looks like i will have to mold it over something. Tried to handle it manually with one of the lens in the oven than forming it on my knee, gets wrinkles... Just gotta figure out what can i use to get that shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Model clay may be interesting.. Would have to make the shape. fill the whole scoop up with model clay, bring in near the oven and toss the lens on top of it. I just dont know how cost effective that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Picked up some crayola air dry clay, gonna maybe stretch duct tape across the scoops, than lay the clay over it. Than try molding the lens to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsv8r Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Also lay some thin velvet over the mold so you won't get wrinkles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) hopefully this is sufficient enough. Probably need to add just a little bit more material. Just takes days to dry. Im not planing to stuff it in the oven, my gnose is 2 piece.. but hoping to be able to grab the acrylic fresh out the oven than just toss it on. Good idea with the velvet, i will have to pick some up. Edited May 1, 2014 by Hypertek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Looks like you have it under control! Keep us posted on the progress. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Actually , they look pretty good the way they are . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Havent tried molding yet.. The clay shrunk a bit, and detached from the tape i had setup.. I already wish i would have spent the amount for actual headlight lens. Gotta be a smarter way to do it =\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Don't get discouraged. If it was easy, we would all be making lenses in our kitchen ovens. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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