Trouble finding very long neons for trunk
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Topic: Trouble finding very long neons for trunk
Posted By: sstaylor
Subject: Trouble finding very long neons for trunk
Date Posted: March 24, 2006 at 5:36 PM
In my current project, I am planning on illuminating all around the edges of two amps that are under plexiglass and are side by side. Since they are side by side it makes the total width across about 30". Unfortunately I can not find any neons 30" without buying an underbody kit.
Do I have to bite the bullet and buy an underbody kit just for this length? Would I be able to buy 2 15" tubes and put them side by side without any noticable difference? Any suggestions, thoughts, or comments are GLADLY welcome. Thanks!
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Posted By: xscash
Date Posted: March 24, 2006 at 7:26 PM
plexi is great for this ... but when lit ...all scratches glow.. you can use this to your advantage....by taping and scuffing a sharp outline a smaller light will be picked up by the scratches and made to look longer....try it on a scrap peice first. endless possibilities. xs
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: March 24, 2006 at 7:55 PM
if you cannot actually see the lights, putting 2 neons together is very rarely noticed.
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Posted By: Aruman
Date Posted: March 27, 2006 at 10:59 AM
did you check Eurolight? they have neon light tube of 12", 15" 36", 48" https://www.audio-warehouse.com/web/category/Neon+Products/manufacturer/EuroLite/prod.asp
Posted By: siresmerph
Date Posted: March 28, 2006 at 11:59 PM
putting 2 15in tubes side by side shouldn't be to noticeable. and i agree with the scratches thing too.
Posted By: 05honda
Date Posted: March 29, 2006 at 3:08 PM
Xscash is right.....Ill add to what he said...Take a piece of rough sand paper (40-80 grit)and a small piece of plexiglass(scrap piece) and rought up the surface of the plexi....Then when the neon is behind it you will not be able to see the tube itself through the plexi and the light will be projected more evenly over the plexiglass.....Good luck...
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