jgkurz Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hi Folks, I am installing my wideband O2 gauge where my clock used to be. The location work well for me but the red LED's are far too bright at night. To solve this I want to find a piece of dark Plexiglas and cut a circle to act as a nighttime lens. I know this sound a bit hokey but it's seems like it would solve my problem perfectly. Any idea where I could get a dark piece of plexiglas? Most shops want to charge big $$$$ for a whole sheet, sometimes as much as $50.00 - $100.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 McMaster-Carr http://www.mcmaster.com Search for Polycarbonate discs, film, or sheet. You can also get a piece of clear and use a layer of window tint to get the right tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughdogz Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Any idea where I could get a dark piece of plexiglas? Most shops want to charge big $$$$ for a whole sheet, sometimes as much as $50.00 - $100.00. Tap plastics is the place. It is located off I-5 in Tigard, near Home Depot. They sell plastics (Plexi, Lexan,etc.), fiberglass supplies, even Carbon Fiber and Kevlar. They have a scrap bin you can look through, with pieces much larger than you're looking for for maybe five bucks. They can also custom cut (or bend) any piece as well... http://www.tapplastics.com/ [Edit: I think Cygnusx's idea of film is probably the best. $2.25 for vinyl cling film and you're good to go! http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=272&& ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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