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| Thread ID: 112124 | 2010-08-25 00:45:00 | Polycarbonate suppliers | Richardd150 (13927) | PC World Chat |
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| 1131467 | 2010-08-25 00:45:00 | Hi there. I'm needing to replace the lens on a fog light on my car (needs it to get a warrant) and I've found it impossible to get a replacement lens. I did some research and found instructions for cutting a new lens from polycarbonate (or Lexan, which I think is a brand name). Can anyone give me any pointers as to where I could buy small sheets of flat polycarbonate? Thanks! |
Richardd150 (13927) | ||
| 1131468 | 2010-08-25 00:51:00 | Maybe Here (www.dotmar.co.nz) :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1131469 | 2010-08-25 01:09:00 | Thanks Trev. I was hoping to tap into peoples experience in getting small quantities of this stuff and where they got it. I really only needs something about A4 size (even taking into account I'll stuff the first couple of tries up!), unless I decide to re-clad the house in polycarbonate, which is when I might take a closer look at Dotmar;) Something along the lines of a Hobby or Hardware chain store. |
Richardd150 (13927) | ||
| 1131470 | 2010-08-25 04:06:00 | If you can not find anything suitable, remove the fog lights then you will be OK for a warrant, I did that on my Peugeot at the suggestion of the garage. I they are on the vehicle they have to be working if they are not on it no problems | Arnie (6624) | ||
| 1131471 | 2010-08-25 08:33:00 | If you can not find anything suitable, remove the fog lights then you will be OK for a warrant, I did that on my Peugeot at the suggestion of the garage. I they are on the vehicle they have to be working if they are not on it no problems Correct. If something is fitted to a car, whether it be extra lighting or a window washer, if it is fitted, it must be working or must be fixed. Quick way around that is to remove the *offending* item, in your case, unbolt/unscrew/remove the fog lights and either leave them off perm or replace with another version of fog light at a later date after the WOF. You can leave the wiring and any dashboard switch(s) in place as that doesn't affect the WOF. Just remember to tape off the exposed ends of any wiring once the lights have been removed. |
PinoyKiw (9675) | ||
| 1131472 | 2010-08-25 09:14:00 | Mitre 10 Mega might sell it - their Hastings branch sells it in small "DIY" sheets | somebody (208) | ||
| 1131473 | 2010-08-25 09:44:00 | Thanks Trev. I was hoping to tap into peoples experience in getting small quantities of this stuff and where they got it. I really only needs something about A4 size (even taking into account I'll stuff the first couple of tries up!), unless I decide to re-clad the house in polycarbonate, which is when I might take a closer look at Dotmar;) Something along the lines of a Hobby or Hardware chain store. Look for a local plastic fabricator doing signs etc you may be able to get some offcuts. The Wgtn tip recycle shop has some headlight covers that could be cut up. You don't necessarily have to start with a new piece. |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 1131474 | 2010-08-25 12:43:00 | Hi Richard .... I know you've tried for a new lens, but have you tried for a complete lamp? Sometimes they are a one piece unit and can't be split, hence your problem finding a lens only. Get the make & model of car, ring round the auto dismantlers and you may have better luck. Trademe might also be worth a look. If there's none in your area, try posting back the details and some members might try their local auto d's. It's not a Lambo, Ferrari, or some other ridiculously expensive vehicle is it ??? If it is, stop being bloody stingy and pay the man for a new one !!!! |
SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1131475 | 2010-08-25 23:25:00 | Wow! Thanks for all the suggestions. I follow up the supplier suggestions (thanks to somebody & PaulD) but at this point I'll think I'll remove them - which will be interesting as they're fitted into the molding of the car. It'll make the car a little less aerodynamic but I can live with that until I can make a more permanent fix. Thanks Arnie & PinoyKiw. And SP8's, no, it's not flash, just a humble 2001 Honda Stream family mover - the parts yards I've approached have assured me that they're not a permanently sealed unit and a new lens would be the way to go......... if any were available:D. Research online has been equally fruitless, parts for everything else except the stream. The fog lights are built into the front spoiler and I think they get a fair bit of punishment from being so low e.g. hitting the those overly high parking barriers at supermarkets. Thanks again all, if I get up the nerve to manufacture (see bodge together) a lens replacement I'll let you know how I get on. |
Richardd150 (13927) | ||
| 1131476 | 2010-08-26 02:46:00 | It's not a Lambo, Ferrari, or some other ridiculously expensive vehicle is it ??? If it is, stop being bloody stingy and pay the man for a new one !!!! Not wanting to pay $75 - $100 for a 2nd hand light you might never use isn't being stingy. |
PaulD (232) | ||
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