Amber lights

[P-12 Tommy]

Hey guys, I decided to take the plunge and paint my parking/turn signal light bulbs amber. I know it's not original, but I like the contrast between the white headlights and the amber. People can see the lights better. If anybody's interested it's: Tamiya Color Clear Orange Acrylic paint X-26. Got it at the hobby shop.

[T120]

Hi Tommy,Looks good to me.I understand from your post you painted the bulb not the lens.Still using 6 volt system?

[P-12 Tommy]

Yeah Ralph, Still 6 volt. I painted the bulb, not the lens. Put two coats on with a small brush. One hour drying time between coats. Looks just like store bought.

Tom

[T120]

Tommy,As I mentioned - your photos look good.On a car I bought a while back one of the previous owners had painted the inside of the lens to conform to present standards. The colour was awful.One of the first things I did when I got the car was to remove the paint with lacquer thinner.I just might give your method a try...Ralph

Edited September 17, 2009 by Ralph D25cpe

[WatchingWolf]

Browse truck stops. In the early 90s I bought a kit of rubber or silicon bulb covers for about $6 that had enough bulb rubbers in it to turn all the interior lights in my four door Olds purple. Seems there were single bulb covers in all colors and they were reusable.

[clubcoupe]

Hey...that looks nice.

I bought out a few boxes of NOS stuff a while back and got some amber light caps that are plastic and snap over a bulb using a spring. I put a set of them on my 52 Pontiac because my hood ornament glows amber and when the park lights are on it all matches and looks nice.

These are 1960's accessories, copyright on the package was like 1962...

I'll probably put a set on my 46 Dodge also once I get it ready.

I'd say something similar could still be found at a truck stop, like someone else mentioned.

Dave

[wayfarerstranger]

what kind of paint did you use ? thanx ok i re read it again thanx for the info

[1940plymouth]

In 1968 I had a 1956 Ford 2dr sedan, I bought some amber paint that was made specifically for painting the signal light lenses from Western Auto. I wonder if that type of paint for the lenses is still available?

I have looked at the area auto stores, have not seen anything that resembles it.

[P-12 Tommy]

One thing nice is you can't see the amber until you turn 'em on.

Tom

[Frank Elder]

This one looks factory painted to me! Only $5.00 a pop at Taillight King:eek:

[T120]

Tommy..I went down to a local hobby shop today and picked up a small bottle of Tamiya X-26 clear orange and painted the 6 volt GE1129 parking/signal light bulbs in my car.I was also pleased with the results.The visibility is much improved.Thanks for the tip

[P-12 Tommy]

Tommy..I went down to a local hobby shop today and picked up a small bottle of Tamiya X-26 clear orange and painted the 6 volt GE1129 parking/signal light bulbs in my car.I was also pleased with the results.The visibility is much improved.Thanks for the tip

No problem Ralph! Glad I could help!

Tom

[P-12 Tommy]

This one looks factory painted to me! Only $5.00 a pop at Taillight King:eek:

Yeah I was looking at their site. The bottle of Clear Orange I bought for $2.00 can coat a whole bunch of bulbs.

Tom

[RobertKB]

The lenses on my '53 Plymouth were painted amber when I got it many years ago and it was the first thing I changed. I don't mind the amber lights on new cars but prefer the clear on the older ones. Just personal preference I guess.

[P-12 Tommy]

I myself wouldn't want amber lenses. It would look gaudy. You can't see the painted bulbs until they are on or flash.

Tom