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Old 07-02-2007 | 11:55 PM
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Found a fellow making clear side markers and I bought 6 pairs. I've been stockpiling housings from parts cars as well.

Under close inspection I would say that these are better than the Turnclear lenses. They have the proper DOT letering on the front. I would say that the Turnclear light refractors are 45% correctly cast from a stock lense and these lenses that I picked up are 80% correct compared to a stock lense. I am referring to all the little square bumps on the backside of the lense and how crisp their pointy side is.

In the third pic you can see the mounted Turnclear lense next to the stock lense and my new lense.



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mmm yummy i want some. How much did those dot ones go for?
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Who's your source?

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Old 07-03-2007 | 01:22 AM
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Where'd you get 'em? How much vs. the turnclear lenses? From that third pic I can't really see much of a difference...
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Originally Posted by Josh B
Under close inspection I would say that these are better than the Turnclear lenses. They have the proper DOT letering on the front. I would say that the Turnclear light refractors are 45% correctly cast from a stock lense and these lenses that I picked up are 80% correct compared to a stock lense. I am referring to all the little square bumps on the backside of the lense and how crisp their pointy side is.
Getting this right is actually a pretty big challenge. And the reason why my fronts are not readily available, yet.

The trouble is that the original lenses are often flawed, but the strong tint makes it near impossible to see. If you happen to get a flawed one to make your mold, the result will be a clear lens that shows every little spot that wasn't perfect on the amber one.

I just experienced this with my one of the front side marker lenses for the 944, and am currently working with my vendor to have them remade from a different original. I cannot promise 100% perfection in the refractors, but we do have some techniques we can employ to make our lenses look better than the originals.

Another important factor is what materials are used. My manufacturer uses the highest grade clear, non-yellowing material he can get. As of now, none of the lenses I have sold have shown any discoloration at all.
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Individually hand cast in the U.K be my good self, made from industrial grade U.V stabilised resins

If you'd like further info or pics, you'll have to P.M me as I don't have sufficient posts to be able to give links
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You're killin' me here!

I gotta have 'em! Please do tell...how much and where?
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I will sell a set of the clear lenses and the stock assemblies for $125 plus shipping. You would just have to do the cutting and pasting.



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