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Creating back lit TOYOTA letters for Pro Grill printed in clear ABS

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by prerunnerseth, Jan 21, 2020.

  1. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:39 AM
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    I'm interested in this
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    Very nice!!! That will work.
     
  4. Jan 29, 2020 at 7:09 AM
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    Wow, that is mighty generous of you...Thanks!!
     
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    how well would they glow with a black light led? looking great!
     
  6. Feb 1, 2020 at 5:46 AM
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    These look great. I always love seeing Benz's with their emblem backlight like that. I want
     
  7. Feb 2, 2020 at 5:44 AM
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    Finally got some time to work on this. Was fighting some print quality issues. Got things sorted. Got the second T done and both Os. Need to add leds. The A is print

    20200202_084321.jpg
     
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  8. Feb 2, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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    Looks great. :thumbsup:
     
  9. Feb 2, 2020 at 6:14 AM
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    Following.
     
  10. Feb 2, 2020 at 6:19 AM
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    Can't wait to see installed.
     
  11. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    The Y is still printing but its warm enough today to get some coats of UV clear on these things. Did some sanding first. They look great.
    20200202_154026.jpg
     
  12. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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    This is awesome. Any thoughts on making multiples of this and selling?

    This is one of the reasons I love this forum.
     
  14. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    I'm not sure....dont think my printer can keep up with the demand... LOL
     
  15. Feb 2, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    I get it too because sometimes you can’t put a value on the time you spend on something like this.

    plus, doing it for yourself is fun and adventurous. Doing it for others for $ can become a chore.
     
  16. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    Looking all shiny with the UV clear on them. Just need to get the LEDs in and mounting tape replaced, then attach them to the grille.

    20200202_223702.jpg 20200202_223944.jpg
     
  17. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:42 PM
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    Wow looks so good!
     
  18. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    Amazing! :thumbsup:
     
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    Too many…scratch that…not done yet.
    This is one of the best DIY mods!! Really great work!!

    I know demand may be more than the printer will want to keep up with, but I'll second @Jim LE 1301' if you decide to sell, keep the MGM brethren in mind! :thumbsup:

    Seriously, awesome work man!
     
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    Do you have those Files available for us?
     
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    Not to diminish what OP is working on (cuz it seriously looks awesome), but it looks like Harmon Customs is selling something similar for $350/ea. OP could make a killing if he decided to sell these to forum members!

    https://www.harmoncustoms.com/product/custom-led-backlit-trd-pro-grill-letters/

    That’s extremely generous of OP to offer the files as I’m sure a lot of time and effort went in to making these. I always love seeing the ingenuity of forum members in creating new things!
     
  22. Feb 3, 2020 at 4:13 AM
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    I need to make a minor tweak to the Y and verify that everything goes together just right and then ill publish.
     
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    :hattip:
     
  24. Feb 3, 2020 at 7:04 AM
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    I am definitely not going to be selling these guys. I have a full time job and a family and these are just too much work. I got all the LEDs installed and attached the factory letters to the 3D printed backs. I did have to sand the backs of the letters flat as there is a slight curve to them. I dont want to go back and try to add the curve to the model at this point and reprint everything. Hope to get them mounted to the grille and wired up this evening.
     
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    neat idea. I just wonder if the 3D print will brown out over time.
     
  26. Feb 3, 2020 at 7:37 AM
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    That's why I painted them with UV resistant clear coat.
     
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  27. Feb 3, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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    Well the light is a little more spotty in person but I think it looks cool that way.
    20200203_173249.jpg 20200203_180603.jpg
     
  28. Feb 3, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    Here's a better picture.
    20200203_182402.jpg
     
  29. Feb 3, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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    Great work!!
     
  30. Feb 3, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    Looks great to me.:thumbsup:
     
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