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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 10:29 AM
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I had some extra acrylic laying around and decided I wanted a better look on my license plate area. (this was not transparent so my backup lights are not going to work, but you could buy the transparent if you like)(I have a backup camera)
First I cut off the lens of the backup lights and sanded smooth.


then added weathersrip.


Cut my acrylic to size (actually over sized)




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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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this is my source for plastic !!!
http://www.estreetplastics.com/
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 12:07 PM
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good work looks like it fills the gaps very well. Diffucult to get a cut as clean as yours
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 12:14 PM
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good work looks like it fills the gaps very well. Diffucult to get a cut as clean as yours
It could be better, might redo at some point. I used a scroll saw and sand the edges !!! With the protective backing that the acrylic comes with not that hard. One other tip I used a tile cutting drill bit, worked great, no cracking !!!!
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 01:23 PM
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Looks good!! Just as SuperTom stated, it fills the back in very nice

Thanks for the tip/write-up
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 02:06 PM
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Looks really good.
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 02:46 PM
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that looks really nice i like how it finishes off the rear of your car nice work!
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 03:34 PM
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Nice job.
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Minion man you rock..! That looks great.
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I likey Mikey...
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks guys I appreciate the compliments !!!
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 07:52 PM
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Looks good,I like it.is the butthole painted black or is it just a shadow. if it's a shadow I thank it would look good plastic dipped or painted.
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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Looks good,I like it.is the butthole painted black or is it just a shadow. if it's a shadow I thank it would look good plastic dipped or painted.
what are you referring to, butthole ????
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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what are you referring to, butthole ????
Sorry didn't know what else to call it the hole the plate and rev.lights go in.maybe I made a name for it.maybe it's just the pic it looks darker than the silver paint.i thought you had painted it black also.look at the pic if,it's just a shadow I thank it would look nice black.
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Originally Posted by Vanover
Sorry didn't know what else to call it the hole the plate and rev.lights go in.maybe I made a name for it.maybe it's just the pic it looks darker than the silver paint.i thought you had painted it black also.look at the pic if,it's just a shadow I thank it would look nice black.
I thought you saw my as* in the reflection and I thought maybe you been logging too many hours in your rig ???? I think that is a Great suggestion !!!! I will plastic dip it and see how it looks and will report !!!!! Your check is in the mail !!!!
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by akapounder
I thought you saw my as* in the reflection and I thought maybe you been logging too many hours in your rig ???? I think that is a Great suggestion !!!! I will plastic dip it and see how it looks and will report !!!!! Your check is in the mail !!!!
Definitely to many hours,but always legal.i call my car and dog my pimps,they get all my money and I do all the work.
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Very nice job!
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