HOW TO Install LED LIGHTS Custom Vehicle Lighting Techniques - CarAudioFabrication

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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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@CarAudioFabrication 7 лет назад

Who checks in to RU-vid on Sundays?! Thanks for watching early notification squad!

@AhmedSalam 7 лет назад

I do ,,,, keep it up

@smokinjoe6256 7 лет назад

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. 🖒

@CarAudioFabrication 7 лет назад

Haha good point

@garysimpalow7467 7 лет назад

great work! and yes the led's pop!!

@2risingsun 7 лет назад

CarAudioFabrication what size acrylic did you Use keep up the good work mark!!!

@Djtonydraper 4 года назад

LEDs look great when they’re done correctly. This is a beautiful build. Thanks for posting.

@Trendsetta68 5 лет назад

as long as they are not over used...LED lights can add a nice touch to an install ...great job!!!

@MatthewEmillio 7 лет назад

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!.

@casanova0191 6 лет назад

I’m jealous u have a router! One day, like u, I’ll own one!

@matthernandezarizonaeastva7876 7 лет назад

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

@peterkizer6163 7 лет назад

Really like your work ethic and the quality of your builds and your videos. Keep up the good work!

@WAKEFIELDRides 7 лет назад

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!

@YoungQuickScopes1 6 лет назад

LEDs are honestly one of my favorite things in the world

@ronaldmoore4793 4 месяца назад

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 !!!!

@kikkauazza 6 лет назад

Great job mark ... love this install . I’m sure you keep your customers very happy

@justingardner4555 7 лет назад

If installed correctly LED's look great. Yours are awesome.

@gioarteaga3984 7 лет назад

no way these light bring out the beautiful designs ..we luv it

@ericvargas2212 7 лет назад

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

@scottkinahan-nh5uq Год назад

Absolutely clean job

@1-Six-dee 7 лет назад

U r one of the best of the industry if not the best, I can't compliment on your talents enough

@charleygrossnicklaus4278 3 года назад

come out awesome thanks for the help and sharing

@KGrasso89 8 месяцев назад

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.

@chadhampton931 6 лет назад

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.

@tuxedolark 5 лет назад

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 😜.

@PoppaTInstall 7 лет назад

Think that's the first time I've seen one of your custom systems play. Sounded good!!

@brentnicol6391 7 лет назад

LED light, yes or no? My opion is what makes the customer happy. Great job.

@darrinfraser 7 лет назад

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!

@josejrsalinas8329 Год назад

Dude you're a beast...WAY above my level

@perfectlymaid 6 лет назад

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!

@CarAudioFabrication 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@zqrf108 6 лет назад

CarAudioFabrication I’m surprised you still responded. I’m impressed. Cheers

@TxStang 7 лет назад

looks fantastic !!!!! I personally like the way LED's draw attention to a nice install

@CarAudioFabrication 7 лет назад

Thank you, I agree, can be used to draw the eye to different areas.

@TxStang 7 лет назад

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 .

@scotthuber7261 6 лет назад

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 RU-vid!

@CarAudioFabrication 6 лет назад

Thanks! Here are some of my other popular video series you may enjoy! Project Jeep Build: goo.gl/kx6MvW Custom A Pillars Build: goo.gl/9opzoy Simple Door Pods: goo.gl/jPpKGB Custom Sub Box: goo.gl/bzZPwl Underseat Fiberglass Sub Box: goo.gl/OBbUwH Fiberglass Door Pods: goo.gl/oAdrx1

@seanwiggins2461 7 лет назад

I love leds it makes the install better

@CarAudioFabrication 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@tjablaj 7 лет назад

Really smooth like allways mark! Thumbs up for LED!

@michaelpalmisano6788 7 лет назад

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.

@masonicwolfvtf 2 года назад

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.

@BadBoyStl 7 лет назад

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!

@randyhobbs67 7 лет назад

I used the blue LEDs on my Pioneer amp rack and it looks awesome. Love the lights.

@jaysal8455 6 лет назад

I love LED lights as it brings more life to the install and equipment. I might add some to my install also LOL

@raydavis3697 3 года назад

Very nice job. Professional

@jamescoe483 7 лет назад

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!

@MrTimdtoolman1 7 лет назад

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.

@JLUnlimited 6 лет назад

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. .

@lancerWells 7 лет назад

I always use LEDs in my car audio. and sometimes other places. the build looks great the mesh really make it come together.

@kyletesene1414 6 лет назад

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!

@christianmojica1635 3 года назад

Loving this fabrication, the LEDs look great, too many lights can get gaudy but this build is super clean and tasteful 👍🏻

@debrabarnett3420 3 года назад

I love the ligth

@foristj 5 лет назад

Looks Excellent.

@jockmcmillan2640 4 года назад

Awesome job! Love the detail you put into your builds.

@zoovatine3751 5 лет назад

I LOVE LEDs they're are best and I dont think they're too much at all!

@mrbishievo2 4 года назад

Love the LED’s 👍🏻 I’m in the middle of building my ICE install at the moment so this video was very useful, thanks 😎🤙🏻

@fuqua626 4 года назад

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.

@TAM-qq9qi 4 года назад

Looks good 😎😎 great job 😎😎 much love and respect from Mexico

@96Wreckless96 7 лет назад

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

@rjsmotorsports9645 Год назад

I love the LED’s!!!

@sIGHTcs 7 лет назад

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!

@andyn333 5 лет назад

I personally like the LEDs with a window to see an amazing piece of technology.

@patricfluegel6925 7 лет назад

LEDs look cool. They are fine on installs as long as they are not over done.

@AhmedSalam 7 лет назад

I see CAF video ,, I like and then watch now that is an amazing episode ,,, way to go buddy !!!

@JEMANF 7 лет назад

Absolutely sick install! All the work you do is second to none. Great job and keep the the flawless work👏👏👏

@CarAudioFabrication 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@sakipango9899 4 года назад

I think LEDs are cool and also they add more lux in a boot and super professional

@clintondempsey7384 7 лет назад

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)

@parole4207 7 лет назад

I love lights especially sound activated

@donkmashinjuiceman69 5 лет назад

Beautiful work brother every time i see your vids im extremely impressed and motivated!

@j.wat.3437 5 лет назад

I have these lights in my basement. So cool!

@shawnadams3414 3 года назад

Love them. Your good at what you do bro

@jockmcmillan2640 4 года назад

Liking the LEDs. I use them in my own builds.

@IntoxicationStationFL 7 лет назад

Looks good man.

@AndreDoute 7 лет назад

Looks awesome. Great looking piece

@thebeastfromthesoutheast7765 6 лет назад

Thats beautiful man

@CarAudioFabrication 6 лет назад

Thank you. I'm very happy with how it turned out.

@eagleregal1 7 лет назад

i really like the neatness and detail to your work and designs 👍quality stuff

@endall39 7 лет назад

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!

@superwhosuper 5 лет назад

LED’s are awesome! This looks great!

@justinvanburen8259 3 года назад

I love them!!

@ImKittyCow 7 лет назад

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

@garypoole404 7 лет назад

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.

@CarAudioFabrication 7 лет назад

Nice, sounds like a cool install! What do you have running?

@garypoole404 7 лет назад

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.

@Joe_1971 6 лет назад

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.

@Trenton1390 7 лет назад

Looking so sick bro! And keep making your top notch videos.

@scottkinahan-nh5uq Год назад

Working on designing. My own stereo system now

@alexprescod2251 4 года назад

The lights make it look attractive

@jc_glidin_on_2 7 лет назад

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

@kurtisleney9173 6 лет назад

They a wicked luxury look to me, I own alpha Customs in fort Saint John bc, keep up the good work brother🤘🏼

@HMSmetal 5 лет назад

i think that looks incredible

@scottkinahan-nh5uq Год назад

Great job

@ArcadeDude44 7 лет назад

Another awesome video as always!:). I for one really like "tasteful" (not over done) lighting, such as what you did here!

@davidwiley652 4 года назад

Cool is an under statement..... they are bad ass!!!!!.....

@77Mowers 7 лет назад

Love led accent lighting.

@diecastdreams4160 7 лет назад

Great design ideas. Keep it going.

@eagleregal1 7 лет назад

i love the design and look

@ireriharrison8969 7 лет назад

nice job bro i wish i knew about these long before

@normangon 7 лет назад

Impressive work !!! I didn't that look with lights on.

@tylerbrice5805 6 лет назад

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 :):):):)

@seanfairbairn8815 7 лет назад

thats a great install. I like the lights.

@TheMadWookiee 3 года назад

Done tastefully they are a great accent

@tdhmale76 7 лет назад

I Like them it looks sick

@alexreimer7092 7 лет назад

Looks awesome Mark!

@JustEnufCustoms 7 лет назад

Great job Mark beautiful as always and love the progress keep up the great work ✌️

@seanwiggins2461 6 лет назад

That's beautiful work

@therealmatty_s 7 лет назад

Great work skip!

@michaelpalmisano6788 6 лет назад

Love l.e.ds I use them in a lot of my builds, and on my own vehicles as well!

@charliebardo6255 6 лет назад

Love the LEDs very cool videos.

@jmaslin 7 лет назад

Looks good, I think LED's have their place.... It's when people go crazy and cover an interior with them that it becomes too much. Like, with all those lights, how do people see to drive?? LOL... keep it up!!

@rolandschoenke1840 7 лет назад

if they are done with class the why you did it there awsome.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 7 лет назад

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...