I just put a new handle on this past weekend and was just wondering if anybody has put a light in to illuminate the keyhole? I see it has a separate peice in the handle for that but mine is solid black. Are there any cars out there anyone knows of with similar handles that have lighted keyholes that would interchange?

not that I'm aware of...but they do sell keychains with lights for 1.99 at ur local autozone.


I'd say it's a work in progress....WOULDN'T YOU!?

All the ones that ive seen have been black. Its really more of a trim piece to make the lock cylinder look a little better. I'm pretty sure the lock cylinder is bigger than the hole, otherwise it'd fall through when you pulled the key out, so lighting it from behind is out. So it looks like (to me at least) your only other option here is to get a custom piece made of clear plastic, wet sand it til its foggy and light it from inside the door, fiber optic style. You'd have to make sure you wrapped the led in black electrical tape so your window, speaker grille, etc didnt glow... Could be a really nice touch if done correctly, though. And you get extra points for posting an idea we haven't seen here a million times over. lol.

Just wanted to update, I found this stuff at Wal-Mart earlier and I think I might be able to pull this off after all. I'll find out tomorrow if it can be "molded" and if can be sanded and stuff, might be some interesting projects you could do with this stuff. Hardens like clear plastic. Just thought I'd share.

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Originally posted by Nightfall
Just wanted to update, I found this stuff at Wal-Mart earlier and I think I might be able to pull this off after all. I'll find out tomorrow if it can be "molded" and if can be sanded and stuff, might be some interesting projects you could do with this stuff. Hardens like clear plastic. Just thought I'd share. <img src=""> "Arranging flowers for your home is one of life's great pleasures. From small arrangements for bed tables and windowsills, to large vases with wildflowers for your entryway, there's no limit to what you can create. Le Silk Shoppe Acrylic Water Kit is a two part clear hard-setting gel. Just mix, pour and arrange silk florals. Setting time 24 to 48 hours. Kit includes: 2-4 oz bottles"

thats a great idea if it works , i would love to make a new ring for the cig lighter

it has the word "gel" so i hope it gets much harder than that. If it does... ide have some good uses for it! :thumbsup

What do you think I could use to make a mold of this little keyhole ring peice? I was thinking play-doh but does anyone have a better idea? By the way, I mixed a little of this stuff up, took three days to dry, but it is very durable and strong. Ripped the popsicle stick when I tried to pull it out. The texture feels just like the real carbon fiber dash kit, the one with the real glossy finish. I'm pretty confident in it now. Now I'm ready to make some kind of mold and get started.

what about this?
http://www.culinart.net/silicone.html
a silicone mold would make it easier to get your part out afterword :D this is going to kickass if it works out right.

yep, get a silicon rtv molding material to make the mold.
(no mold release is needed with silicon)
Most hobby stores (ie. hobby lobby) sell kits from alumilite that would work great for this.

and if you get crystal clear casting resin you can make all the clear parts you want. (not sure about whats in that flower vase material but it might yellow when its exposed to the sun for a while)
regular crystal clear resin has inhibitors in it to slow/stop this from happening.

typically there is tons of stuff on ebay for this
or check out alumilites site for info/materials.


We have used alumilites stuff to make prototypes of molded parts at work with no problems. depending on the material it helps to prewarm the mold in an oven because most casting resins are heat set.

Success!! I just finished my first 2 illuminated keyhole rings. I got some of that clear casting resin from Hobby Lobby and some clay molding stuff, they didn't have any of the silicone kind. Works great, and turned out better than I expected for my first experience with this type of project. I'll post some pics tomorrow.

Sorry for the bad pics, had to use my cellphone, but you can pretty much see what's going on. They disperse the light from the leds very well, now I just need to get a ring from a pass. side handle to make molds of.

Looks kinda cool, I want to see it installed.
-Todd

Originally posted by MitsuEclipseGS
Looks kinda cool, I want to see it installed. -Todd

x2 I think if you pull this off, a write up and a few points will be a must, rock on bro :thumbsup

What's the point? Would they be on (attracting attention) 24/7? Or would they turn on when when you unlocked the doors? ...making them cool but, well, useless.

Originally posted by scirio
What's the point? Would they be on (attracting attention) 24/7? Or would they turn on when when you unlocked the doors? ...making them cool but, well, useless.

well they have the same purpose as the ignition key hole ring. Of course they wont be on 24/7. Just run the wires through the door, and hook em to what ever turns the accent lights on and off.

Well I have an alarm/remote start but its on an RS so it would help me out in the dark unlocking the door. Still ain't got around to installing them yet, it's to cold and i'm to lazy lol.

how much did u pay for the casting resin . the cheapest i seen on ebay is 40.00 and thats way to much just to do a couple little things . also how did u make it exactly . it came out really good

Originally posted by boosted60trimrst
how much did u pay for the casting resin . the cheapest i seen on ebay is 40.00 and thats way to much just to do a couple little things . also how did u make it exactly . it came out really good

"Easy Cast" 2-4oz. bottles $12 & "Sculpey Moldmaker" $10 at Hobby Lobby. Just press the peice into the clay molding material, mix up some resin, fill and let dry a good day or two. It's kinda tricky getting the peice out of the clay without warping the mold but if you dust the part with cornstarch it helps alot.It worked great for what I needed it for although I would like to try the Alumilite brand and a silicone mold as suggested by mcgyvr. This was all I needed it for right now and I didn't want to order anything and have to wait on it, lol.

thanx