Backlit SVT logo

[Phyguy]

Finally got around to doing mine after having the parts for a while. I covered the exposed portion of the LED strip with the brake light repair tape and then covered the rest of the exposed part that I didn't want showing with black gaff tape.

I like the semi-subtle, irredescent glow that the LED strip combined with the repair tape gives it. I think it tames the glow some, makes it more red and gives it a spooky look.

Thanks for the ideas, guys!

MDU

 

[BIRDMAN]

looks sexy! nice work

 

[Raptor Retrofit]

Nice, mine has faded again, about to replace it with the brake repair tape too.

 

[joek35]

Just got my tape in last night. i got the white light one going to see how it looks at night will post pics soon.

 

[Raptor Retrofit]

Just got my tape in last night. i got the white light one going to see how it looks at night will post pics soon.

Does the white still have a pinkish tint to it when not lit up ?

 

[TommyBwell]

I have blown by this thread a few times but am glad I finally stopped. That really looks great.

 

[joek35]

Does the white still have a pinkish tint to it when not lit up ?

Yep it does

Holy shit i didn't even think of that. Hmmmm got to figure out a fast fix for that. So Glad you said that before i put them on.

 

[Raptor Retrofit]

Yep it does

Holy shit i didn't even think of that. Hmmmm got to figure out a fast fix for that. So Glad you said that before i put them on.

Yeah, A few guys a while back put white plastic over it, similar to what I did with the red. Look for a translucent white folder in the "back to school" section of any store, cut a piece to fit and you be good.

EDIT - guess I didnt cover it in this thread but the red el tape will fade eventually so I covered it with a red translucent plastic. you can get any color you want by using this same technique with white el tape. The plastic will still fade over time so some guys have used brake light repair tape, for red, with better results. Im going to try it soon.

 

[Bullishone]

Well, I ordered everything to try this. Appreciate all the support on the forum, this is awesome!

 

[joek35]

Just got my tape in last night. i got the white light one going to see how it looks at night will post pics soon.

Here is the pic of the backlite finished