 So after trying to find nice deep orange side marker lights for awhile, I found a way to use those faded ones |
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| speed metal army |
 Jan 2 2011, 11:37 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop...  Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada  |
I used dye.It worked really nicely!I have an nos one,and i was able to duplicate the color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) So,now all those crappy faded yellow ones can stay as backups.
The pics were kinda tough to take,too dang reflective(or weak photog skills)but you get the idea.2 faded ones,2 dyed ones. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i211.photobucket.com-12137-1294033054.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i211.photobucket.com-12137-1294033055.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i211.photobucket.com-12137-1294033055.3.jpg) I tried orange first on some crap ones,not great.The ticket was "bright yellow"and "scarlet red" mixed together.I used about 1.5L and a tsp of salt,brought the mess to a boil,and dunked the lenses(suspended by wire)for about 15 sec. intervals until the desired color came up.If you try it,be careful about the time.try 10 secs a dunk until you get the hang of it.The color changes real quick.Its easy to end up with one thats too orange.Also,the mix of the two dyes doesnt even look orange in the pot,but it seems to replicate the nos color best.My wife thinks im nuts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| realred914 |
Jan 3 2011, 01:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 1-April 10 From: california Member No.: 11,541 Region Association: None |
neato neato, neato!!!! what brand of dye you use? source for dye? please share this!!
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| speed metal army |
Jan 3 2011, 09:38 AM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(realred914 @ Jan 2 2011, 11:29 PM)  neato neato, neato!!!! what brand of dye you use? source for dye? please share this!! thanks It was "Tintex"brand dye.Again,watch how long you expose the parts!The color change happens quick.... |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 3 2011, 10:09 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,161 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
Nice job!
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| SGB |
Jan 3 2011, 11:18 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Like, those are supposed to be the same amber as the TS lenses? Mine are lemon yellow, and the TS lenses are like your timts here. I like these projects with little work for obvious payback.
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| underthetire |
Jan 3 2011, 11:36 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Those look nice. There was a thread a while back on re-finishing with a dyed clear coat that hides checking as well.
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