Making a convex lens

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I'm making a set of tail lights using an 18wheeler 'nut cover" I bought at the truck stop for 75cents each.This is how I made the convex lens for them
Scrap red plastic and something to use to mold it.The red mirrow backing plastic piece will go inside
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Heating the plastic
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Molding the hot plastic
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finished lens--I'll still have to install the led bulb(covered in another how to)
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