2011/09/29 23:34:22
wolfie308
Morning/Evening all,
 
This is my first post by way of an introduction. About 4 years ago I was asked to make clear replacements for the 'Tobelerone' front side repeaters and this is what I came up with.....

 

 
I then thought of making a rear conversion for the Rev 1/2 Mk2.....
 

 

 
I then decided to have a go at the trickier Rev3
 

 
I wasn't convinced that this was a complete solution, so I  decided to do the triangle corners in clear too...
 

 
and here's the finished result, the first completed set in the world...

 
All the lenses are individually hand made by myself and are exact copies in every detail of the originals.
 
I hope you like them and any comments or questions welcome.
2011/09/29 23:42:01
artymr2
Wow, awesome work!!  They look great.  The rears definitely need the triangular bits matching, looks a bit odd otherwise.  
 
TBH I dont mind the stock gen3 rears, the ambers look very dark and dont really stick out (esp on dark coloured cars), looks all red(ish) and uniform.  But these certainly give it a modern twist, and unique too!!
Would be cool to do the red clear too (and red globes obviously) on a white car for that clean look.
 
Clear toblerones are a no brainer with front clear corners, completes it.
 
How the hell do you make these?  
 
Cheers
 
2011/09/30 00:48:06
wolfie308
Hi artymr2,
 
Thanks for the feedback. For those who like the smoked look, I also tinted this set of Tobes to match these aftermarket fronts for an Aussie customer...

 
Regards the rears, I think the amber delete works on all colours especially turquoise, but the clear triangles are the finishing touch for a subtle update.
 

 
Not sure about all clear rears - personally I think you need a bit of red for contrast, but also making the main section in clear would be too expensive for the tiny market.
 
I make a mould in silicone rubber from the original and then I cast with an industrial clear polyurethane resin. The borders are masked and sprayed with a smoke tint - simples
 

2011/09/30 02:30:16
matt234
So I think the big question is, do you plan to make and sell some :) ? I just installed some smoked fronts and would love a set of smoked Tobelerone's to complete it.
2011/09/30 07:47:47
wolfie308
All the above lenses are available to order, lead time  3-4 days. The Tobes I tint spray on the inside which ensures a perfect gloss outer and a scratch proof finish.
 
I have also written illustrated guides for fitting of all lenses which I can submit if of interest
2011/09/30 09:00:54
Shamanova
I would be interested in finding out a shipped price for the clears for the Rev3 tail light set. Please feel free to pm me or just up here.
2011/09/30 18:12:50
5SGTE
Already have your tobes but keen on a price for the gen3 rears with the triangles too please.
2011/09/30 19:26:07
wolfie308
Evenin' all,
Okay, here's the pricing......
 
Clear tobes - £35/pair
Smoked Tobes - £37.50
Rev 1/2 rear sections inc amber bulbs - £70/pair
Rev 3 rear sections inc amber bulbs - £90/pair
Rev 3 triangles - £60/pair
 
Prices are Sterling GBP with PayPal and shipping extra.
 
Rev 3 rear set with triangles £150 + £6.50 standard Air Mail + 4.1% PayPal charge, total £162.90. Current lead time 2-3 days from order
 
2011/09/30 20:22:22
Mako
I would love to have your skill set.
I would attempt to modernise the tail light to incorporate leds like the aftermarket S15/200SX.
The result would be similar to below:

 
2011/09/30 21:09:03
artymr2
Still cant get over how "factory" the finish/workmanship looks, well done!!
 
Out of curiosity, eg for the rear tail lights, do you just supply the clear lens and the customer removes the amber, glues in the clear?
 
I reckon a remake with LEDS in the gen 3, in the slightly cropped circular shapes would complete the ultra modern look.
 
Cheers
 
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