Cross post from another site but what a great idea

[Turbogus]

Like many of us, I frequent multiple forums and when I ran across this I thought it was such a "bright" idea. I can take no credit for this but check this out!

Simple Brake Light Upgrade - JeepForum.com

 

[TerryMason]

That's a great idea - adding reflective tape. I'm surprised that the factory didn't put something reflective back there to begin with.

 

[Turbogus]

I've checked with Reflectix in with regard to their easily locally available product FT210 (a lower end tape) and they tell me it's safe to 260 degrees. There are some concerns posted by others from other sites that they're concerned with temperatures within the tail light housing. As for me, I run lights on during darkness and temperatures are cooler here in Oregon so potential danger may well be minimalized. Not to mention the brake and backup lights are used only momentarily. Going to find out what temperature they burn at.

 

[Shewilly]

Thats an awsome solution for older Jeeps like ours! Thanks Gus!
I wonder if you can simply purchase that tape at the local hardware store?

 

[Turbogus]

Okay, I ran lights on for over an hour (steady state) and the maximum temperature inside the tail lights with the lens on and sealed gets no higher than 150 degrees. Since this Reflectix tape is rated to 260 I think this'll work out fine. I picked this tape up at the local hardware store, and called the maker for its temp ratings.

 

[Mooseknuckles]

Ooh, I gots me a weekend project... now I just gotta get a weekend.

 

[jfrabat]

ooh, i gots me a weekend project... Now i just gotta get a weekend.

x2!

 

[tp=n=yj]

will chrome spray paint work too. if you use self eching plastic paint or primer.?

 

[jfrabat]

Well, I already got myself some reflective tape... It's going on this weekend!

 

[Turbogus]

I just got done doing the fronts too, glad I did as I found some frayed wiring behind the grille

 

[jfrabat]

I did the rear, but to be honest, I did not notice a drastic change. I actually tried it out with one done and the other in stock form, and, to me at least, the difference was not visible. Anyway, I went ahead and did the other just in case, but I dont see much difference.

 

[Turbogus]

Could be your lens is dirty I washed and polished mine with light paste metal polish, and there is a dramatic difference on mine!