lighted plexiglass.....
#1
hey everyone....i'm in the process of making a trim peice to go around the amp rack in my girlfriend's car that will be lighted
i've been practicing working with plexiglass lately, and I have got the ring cut, routed (beveled inside edge of ring) and polished using tha torch.
what's the best way to light this peice up so when turned on at night.....all that will seen is a nice, bright glow from the edge of the plexi surrounding the amps ?
any suggestions / tips/ tricks ?
thanks, Playmate
i've been practicing working with plexiglass lately, and I have got the ring cut, routed (beveled inside edge of ring) and polished using tha torch.
what's the best way to light this peice up so when turned on at night.....all that will seen is a nice, bright glow from the edge of the plexi surrounding the amps ?
any suggestions / tips/ tricks ?
thanks, Playmate
#3
light source needs to be opposite the side i want to light....
so if i'm correct, if I run like 4 small 8"-10" neon tubes around the perimetre of the ring....set back a few inches so the bulbs won't show, that would be sufficient?
so if i'm correct, if I run like 4 small 8"-10" neon tubes around the perimetre of the ring....set back a few inches so the bulbs won't show, that would be sufficient?
#6
cool...i might try making a same peice that's got the "frosted" look as well, and see which looks better, it won't go to waste 'cuase i can prob use in it my ride
in terms of lighting, which works the best? stick with neon, or maybe do an LED setup or something?
in terms of lighting, which works the best? stick with neon, or maybe do an LED setup or something?
#7
id use the fibreoptic stuff, u can get it in various lengths, colors, and the come ready to plug n play, check ur local shop, they should have it. That way you can have it go right around the whole piece, and not have to worry so much about placement, and finish
#8
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I agree with DWVW, if you polish the edge you will actually have less glow from that edge.
You want the tubes right against the hidden edge so they project the light right into the plexiglas.
My only issues with the 'neon wire' stuff is that it seems to glow more than project light and it has a disappointing lifespan - I woulddefinitely put a switch on it so that it is only on when you want to show it off.
You want the tubes right against the hidden edge so they project the light right into the plexiglas.
My only issues with the 'neon wire' stuff is that it seems to glow more than project light and it has a disappointing lifespan - I woulddefinitely put a switch on it so that it is only on when you want to show it off.
#9
id use the fibreoptic stuff,
I would shy away from neon as well but due to EMI and RFI issues. Neon is noisy physically and electrically and I would not want it around my stereo. I like LEDs myself because they are DC and that lends itself to an easy power supply from a 12vdc car and they have a long life (10,000 to 100,000 hours) but a fiber optic lighting system will give you much more flexibility!
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