project suggestions

I want to make daytime running lights for my corvette. I'm thinking of using 3 or 4 superflux 4 chip leds on each side of the grill. I just need something to mount them in that would fit in between the ribs in the grill (about 5/8 inch space between ribs). One idea was a piece of acrylic/plexiglass 1/2 inch thick x maybe 3 inches wide x 1 inch deep. Can anyone suggest another material to use about 1/2 inch thick that would be waterproof?

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Thanks. What kind of place could I buy it locally at, a marina?

Does this material absolutely have to be 1/2" thick,or can it be thinner?

Well, the LEDs require a 3/8 inch hole so 1/2 is probably as thin as I can use.

goz wrote:

Well, the LEDs require a 3/8 inch hole so 1/2 is probably as thin as I can use.

Just asking,because I've installed superfluxes on a sheet of black textured abs plastic as thin as 1/16" with great results. Just drill your holes so the l.e.d.s fit nice and snug,then seal them up from the backside with some black hot glue.

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^^Here's where I purchase sheets of black abs.

Edit: Nevermind,I kinda skimmed over your measurement,so my suggestion wouldn't be of much help.