Backlit SVT logo

[Raptor Retrofit]

Nice man, when you notice the red start to fade use brake light repair tape and put a strip over the el tape. It works the best.

Done!! Thanks for all the help on this thread.

 

[MackAttack]

Thanks I will. I have seen that mentioned a few times now. How long do you think I have until the fade becomes noticable?

 

[{TEX}Hawaii ((]

Has anyone done this on a Silver Raptor? Wondering what color would work best...

 

[NickPic83]

Has anyone done this on a Silver Raptor? Wondering what color would work best...

i was thinking the same. my guess is blue...

 

[Aaron]

I think Red would look just fine on a silver one too. With white/black/silver your color options are pretty open. blue/red/orange however, not so much.

 

[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

Just a quick seven month update (sheesh, time flies).

Absolutely no fading (even in the Colorado sun). I think wrapping the light in brake lens repair tape helps a bunch.

The transformer, lights and wires still seem to function perfectly.

I am more conscious about using them though...ever since reading the story of somebody's transformer burning up next to their battery (which is where mine is as well).

FYI.

 

[RatedSVT]

Yeah I did mine in blue. To keep with the theme of my truck, it turned out really good. I only flip it on when im next to somebody thats checking out the truck lol

 

[Ni9mm]

I did this mod slightly different. I went to my local advance auto parts store and bought reflective safety tape. Its a 2 pack for 15.00. I cut the white off and trimed the red down to size and slid it behind the SVT logo. I know this sounds cheap as hell but it looks great. If it fades just cut up some more. Very low tech and you get the same effect as being back lit when other cars headlights hit it at night. I have other plans for my remaining 2 upfitter switches.

Dont get me wrong the back lighting is very cool just went my own way.

 

[RatedSVT]

Infidel Nothing wrong with that =)

 

[RatedSVT]

Took 2 quick pics for you guys