HOW TO Install LED LIGHTS Custom Vehicle Lighting Techniques - CarAudioFabrication
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- LED lights can take a car audio or custom vehicle install and build from meh to wham! In the past car audio installers have used neons, cold cathode tubes, and other techniques, but with the wide variety of led strands available now we have some great options! Learn how I add them step by step along with some other how to tricks in this latest update for the jeep build!
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I do ,,,, keep it up
CarAudioFabrication have you seen the crap they rerun over and over on TV? It's always good to check out what the guru of fabrication has done. 🖒
Haha good point
great work! and yes the led's pop!!
CarAudioFabrication what size acrylic did you Use keep up the good work mark!!!
LEDs look great when they’re done correctly. This is a beautiful build. Thanks for posting.
I'm a big fan of these. Thanks so much for making these vids man. I used one of your vids to help make my first ported box for 2 10" mtx 5510's and they really pump. Little by little i'm increasing my range of tools and knowledge on how to use them, I recently got a plunge router(no table) but, in time i hope i get to this point. Keep up the good work!.
I’m jealous u have a router! One day, like u, I’ll own one!
Really like your work ethic and the quality of your builds and your videos. Keep up the good work!
Good video, Mark, again. I think as long as they are done right, LEDs are really a must! Your install looks great and can't wait to see it wrapped in vinyl!
your murdering this I stall bro. I love that your just a guy in his garage doing it. it makes me feel like I can and I attempt the stuff I learn. great channel bro
I know its a 4 year old video but i really like this install. I don't know if anyone has said this but you can increase how much light is diffused into your piece by sanding the edges of the acrylic so the light gets scattered in more directions with up to 600 grit sand paper. You can also do custom logos with custom vinyl sticker and a sand blaster. Blasting it several times will deepen the etch and it will light up better.
Great job mark ... love this install . I’m sure you keep your customers very happy
I think LED's can be very complimentary to a build. I added some to mine for some minor accent lighting. Although I have mine on a switch so I don't always have to have it on. Thanks for the great tutorials! Nice work!
as long as they are not over used...LED lights can add a nice touch to an install ...great job!!!
It looks really nice with light just adds that little touch to make you stand out from the rest at meets or even at car shows
First, let me say how delighted I am to have found this series. I love the commitment to craft. While I prefer a little subtler style, all these elements can be used at a lower key, and for purely functional (as opposed to decorative) purposes, with a high level of aesthetic appeal.
On a purely selfish note, I’ll say that I’m working on a Miata build, which means that I would love direction for good sound in a VERY small spaces, and very clean, simple appearance.
(Oh, and grammar nazi here-since LED stands for “light emitting diode”, “LED lights” is redundant 😜.
Absolutely clean job
There came a day I felt too old to be that flashy with the lights, but your work is phenomenal. People's tastes do change but I can still appreciate the time and talent it took for you to make that all come together!
Thanks!
CarAudioFabrication I’m surprised you still responded. I’m impressed. Cheers
LEDs are honestly one of my favorite things in the world
That there's some good stuff man. You actually encouraged me to do a project for the 1st time in my f150. Thanks for dumbing down some of the work. Makes it a WHOLLLE LOT EASIER. AWESOME JOB GUYS !!!!
I always use LEDs in my car audio. and sometimes other places. the build looks great the mesh really make it come together.
Lol Im watching this video for the first time in 2024 and driving the Pontiac Grand Prix while listening to skrillex gave me a chuckle. I used to own a Grand Prix and bumped Skrillex as well. Still do occasionally cuz dubstep really tests out my system and sounds great on it.
The stuff your doing, and the quality of your videos is simply mind blowing. Ian extremely impressed with ALL the videos I've seen thusfar, and have in fact picked up some great ideas for my own build.
Thanks, and keep up the amazing work!
U r one of the best of the industry if not the best, I can't compliment on your talents enough
That looks awesome, lots of attention to detail. I couldn't wrap my head around the mesh until i saw it finished, but it looks great! I am a bit of a show off, so I love LED lights in installs. Obviously, it has to make sense visually with the build, and should never take away from the actual audio equipment, but very cool with all that in place!
I used the blue LEDs on my Pioneer amp rack and it looks awesome. Love the lights.
Think that's the first time I've seen one of your custom systems play. Sounded good!!
Your vids are great, man, and I want to thank you for your time and effort to create them...not enough stuff like this on UA-cam!
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If installed correctly LED's look great. Yours are awesome.
I myself love incorporating l.e.ds in my installs. I think they bring the finished product to a new level an make it stand out from the rest.
I think if done subtle and not obnoxiously where theres LED everywhere they really accent the pieces nicely and high light certain points very well.
no way these light bring out the beautiful designs ..we luv it
LED light, yes or no? My opion is what makes the customer happy. Great job.
when I soldering leds I use a little Flux on the strip. I know that solder now a days has Flux built into it, but the solder seems to bit harder onto the the strip. I also taking the tip of the razor blade and scratching the copper points also helps with solder adhesion
Not sure if you have ever thought about or tried hot glue to assist in holding the led when you used tesa tape but it works amazing and you dont have the worry about covering the bulbs it is also non conductive and water proof (when completely sealed)
come out awesome thanks for the help and sharing
Loving this fabrication, the LEDs look great, too many lights can get gaudy but this build is super clean and tasteful 👍🏻
Crazy. Every time I go to do a mod or upgrade,start my research.hit play.......you again!!! Subscribed!!! I'll try to catch up in your stuff.
The LED's look good on some cars but really depends on the type of build and the look your going for IMHO. Great video Mark.
I love leds it makes the install better
Thanks for watching!
Led lights can be cool, as long as you dont over do it. You did a nice job and I noticed the same things that you stated in the video. Your making me thing about going some more led stuff. .
Install looking great! I have used a very similar LED product and had lights fail over time and the adhesive let go. My install didn't allow for taping as you did to provide extra secure connections. I would say, just figure on the adhesive failing and design accordingly. The failuire of actual lights surprised me more. LEDs are supposed to be 20,000 hr lights, but not all LEDs are equal I guess. Thanks for your shows!
I love the ligth
Awesome job! Love the detail you put into your builds.
auto leds can be sweet when they aren't stripped like some sort of vegas attraction. the project came out well, but can you show how you wired the lights into the vehicle's power, or maybe i wasn't paying attention during that part. i'll rewind...
kodiak wild seperate video.
You can splice it into the radio power so that it can be on when the radio is on
If you power the LED's with the speaker power wires they will pulse to the bass! If youre using a fancy ass high wattage sub you might wanna add some resistors to the led power but its a pretty simple way to integrate the lighting with the music
Dude you're a beast...WAY above my level
Absolutely sick install! All the work you do is second to none. Great job and keep the the flawless work👏👏👏
Thank you!
Looks Excellent.
By the way LED's are really awesome when combined with acrylic. To be honest, LED's are not always cool. Only when the build looks really sharp and clean, like yours. Great job dude!
looks fantastic !!!!! I personally like the way LED's draw attention to a nice install
Thank you, I agree, can be used to draw the eye to different areas.
I have LED's installed on mine , along with acrylic panels on my amp racks but no where near the quality of work that you put out , all I have to work with is simple hand tools and a hand held router and jigsaw . did the sub boxes in vinyl to match the cars interior colors . now that I've seem your RGB LED's on yours I wish I had used them instead of just the Blue I used .
I run led lights in my car to highlight different areas of my equipment as well,and think it just adds to the overall look of what my sound system is,not only does it sound good it looks good too.
Nice, sounds like a cool install! What do you have running?
Still putting the finishing touches on it but,i have leds highlighting 2 sets of 6.5"components in the doors,2 american bass 15" in 8 cu.ft.box also highlighglted with leds,2 xs power D5100,kicker 200.4 running my mids and highs,ctsounds 3k on bass,rockford 3sixty to blend it all together,u guessed it all highlighted by leds.
Really smooth like allways mark! Thumbs up for LED!
Very nice job. Professional
Beautiful work brother every time i see your vids im extremely impressed and motivated!
Love the LED’s 👍🏻 I’m in the middle of building my ICE install at the moment so this video was very useful, thanks 😎🤙🏻
I love LED lights as it brings more life to the install and equipment. I might add some to my install also LOL
I have to watch the videos, to make sure you will be the best person to do,and make a video build of my Project!!! Good videos and Great knowledge!
Looks awesome. Great looking piece
A year late, but, when using tape to mark for depth, if you leave the "flag" sticking out it will sweep away the saw dust and provide a good indication when the edge of the tape has reached the surface of your work piece.
I see CAF video ,, I like and then watch
now that is an amazing episode ,,, way to go buddy !!!
well I'm running 3 hifonics zues that have the hifonics lit in blue so my intention is to run blue led's around border of amp rack so I needed this video, thx Mark
Love them. Your good at what you do bro
I love the LED’s!!!
Working on designing. My own stereo system now
i really like the neatness and detail to your work and designs 👍quality stuff
Looks good 😎😎 great job 😎😎 much love and respect from Mexico
I love lights especially sound activated
Dude you do fantastic work..the led's look great.!! FYI you know how you pretty much do everything with the router table, imagine what you could make with a CNC router machine. Design the whole thing on the computer and let the program do it's thing. You could create some pretty spectacular designs and shapes.
I LOVE LEDs they're are best and I dont think they're too much at all!
I love them!!
if its worth doing its worth overdoing! leds add that pro look.
I dig the leds. I think the key is moderation. As long as it's used as accents and not the main focus I think they can be tasteful.
Looks awesome Mark, but I'm still waiting for your feedback on custom Stitch work for one of your builds so everyone can see how nice decorative top stitching can be on some of this outstanding work that you do.
Great job
I like taking the LED strips and putting them in side of custom ported boxes with the subs just one or 2 depends on the box dimension
LEDs look cool. They are fine on installs as long as they are not over done.
I think LEDs are cool and also they add more lux in a boot and super professional
hey man loved the build I own a jeep so it was very informative down fall my lay out is different used rockford speakers and amp as well jl audio sub and xd400/4 amp together they rock
Looks good man.
i love the design and look
For the laser etched company logo, two questions; Is this done on plexiglass or something else? Also, who does the laser etching, a decal/stencil shop or a simple place that engraves trophies & plaques place? I am sure it depends on location and each shops capabilities as the equipment has some cost. Doing a custom console between bucket seats in a 67 C10. Making room for a floor shifter and fitting custom switches and want to use your ideas to illuminate the switches function and the ability to see at night. Thanks. Enjoy the creative juices / ideas.
Thats beautiful man
Thank you. I'm very happy with how it turned out.
Leds are dope, when they aren't just mini strips from autozone slapped on a prefab sub box. What you did is cool. And yeah you maybe should have showed What you did with the receiver for the lights. I'm betting there's plenty of people scratching their heads about that.
Love led accent lighting.
Haha love all of your videos man! Your amazing I love car audio and you take it to a whole new level for me!
Loved the quick stop at the shop and a quick look at your gear in your car!
Keep it up :):):):)
Love l.e.ds I use them in a lot of my builds, and on my own vehicles as well!
Led depends on the look your going for n how much you wanna jazz it up. I like suddle hints. But even out.
Great design ideas. Keep it going.
Could you do a video on led lights that go to the rythem of the music or something like that? It would be pretty cool if you could do some of those throughout the car along with some solid lighting to make sure the flashing isn't the only light there
Looking so sick bro! And keep making your top notch videos.
I have these lights in my basement. So cool!
The lights make it look attractive
Another awesome video as always!:). I for one really like "tasteful" (not over done) lighting, such as what you did here!
Liking the LEDs. I use them in my own builds.
That's beautiful work
Looks awesome Mark!
LED’s are awesome! This looks great!
I'm late, but can you please share where you got your metal mesh?
And thanks for your videos and inspiring quality installs.
LED all the way!
Looks cool! To get a more even light effect on the sponsor plate, could you put another piece of acrylic underneath and rough the top with sand paper?
Cool is an under statement..... they are bad ass!!!!!.....
if they are done with class the why you did it there awsome.
Great video. What are you using to control the color change. Looks like you showed how to wire it, but not setup the controller for color changing. Thanks
Most LED light strips come with a controller. You can also buy separate controllers if the strip you buy doesn't have one. Just make sure to match the wire count of your strip to the controller. Also be sure to ensure the voltages match (5v, 12v, etc.).