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Around the Corner

MRM's simple guide to wraparound bumpers, lights, and more

Before…

…and after

Step 1: Pick out some fixture you’d like to wrap around a corner. Headlights, taillights, and bumpers work great!
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Fixtures can sometimes be wrapped around corners without this trick, but results are often smeary.

Step 1b (optional): Set fixture to cardinal lock.
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This step is not always necessary, but is usually recommended unless you’re going for a specific effect.

Step 2: Set fixture to 3D mode.
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Step 3: Move and rotate fixture over the desired corner.
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Step 4: Set fixture to 2D mode.
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Voila!
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Experiment with different placements and angles to affect the final shape of the fixture.
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More ways to use the corner trick:
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Smoother splitters on rounded bodies…

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…and perfectly fitting dash fillers.

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