SupraStar 3000 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I have made a clear acrylic panel with edgelit neons that light up my frosted car graphics within the boot. All looks very impressive, but I need one final component! Rubber trim edging. In order to make the neons work 100% affectivly the light needs directing along the acrylic and I need to inclose the neon rope (3mm thick) in a black surround frame. Anyone know of a company in the UK that sells rubber trim edging that would fit a 5mm acrylic panel 3m long that could be bent around corners, or know of a cheap product that already has this. I have found paper binding spines in stationers but these are only available in 297mm lengths and not able to bend. Also found my grill from the US had a rubber trim that prevents the grill from scratching the paint. This is ideal but needed on the car Anyone have any “bright” ideas! Looks like another drive into B&Poo tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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weinelm Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I might get shot down for this, but how about an old bicycle inner tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 bang bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 could you not split an old piece of black vacuum hose and slide it over the edges ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I used to use the rubber edge to enclose acrylic sheets to the side of the computer case, modding computer was one of my past time. try http://sochilled.com/product_info.php?cPath=36_39&products_id=49&osCsid=341b9463adcfe3b924475a2d19d56964 I am sure you will find somewhere that sell just the rubber thingy tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 this is good thinking guys Cheers. weinelm: Kinda on the right lines. Its just to floppy and way to big. Cheers for the idea tho! colsoop: Another good idea but to big mate. This needs to look well made and I doubt anybody could cut a line in hose, pipe or cable that is 100% straight without wondering out. Need to be C, ChinaMan, this is the kinda thing. Can't see a clear picture of the trim but imagine its the right stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 ok guys, this is what I need the trim for! TOP day /BOTTOM night (See attachment) Basicly I need to blank out the glow from the edge with the rubber frame so you can only see the logos at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Try Woolies car trim. They do loads for the kitcar scene and will have this kinda thing in stock. http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 Cheers Rogue, Thats the stuff. Might give them a call tomorrow. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 If you don't have any luck PM me and I'll dig out some alternatives for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 the only problem with woolies-trim is on further inspection the item most suited has little velvet brushes in the gap may need your alternative mate. I have even resulted to going into the "loft" , but without any joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 LOL - Give 'em a call mate, there's more to it than what's on the site. It's just rubber 'u' trim.. the kit guys get through loads of it at the shows.. shame I've used all mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 ok, will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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