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speedracer601
11-20-2008, 01:04 PM
What paint do i use to spray my corner lights?
I just want an amber coat on it or even just
a oem frosted look.
anything helps ,

Thanks
Casey

My corner lights VVVVV

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q389/thisbrokenS12/Photoshops14.jpg

Brian
11-20-2008, 01:08 PM
That will be cute.
Some people suggest TAMIYA scale model paint...

firelizard
11-20-2008, 01:14 PM
Orange transparent vinyl is another alternative, if you can find some.

I've yet to see some myself though, so I'll co-sign on the Tamiya paint.

speedracer601
11-20-2008, 01:19 PM
hmm , iv looked at the local hobby shops and no go on the vinyl , Were would i find this tamiya paint?

firelizard
11-20-2008, 01:32 PM
Hobby shops or craft shops would be your best bet.

Matej
11-20-2008, 01:37 PM
eBay Store - Paper Street Plastics: Transparent Vinyls: Clear Mini Lens Transparent Vinyl 8 x 12 inch sheet (http://stores.ebay.com/Paper-Street-Plastics_Transparent-Vinyls_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ1470369QQftidZ2QQpZ3 QQtZkm)

bo2o
11-20-2008, 01:47 PM
clean your head lights!. or buy head lights with clear lenses before spraying your corners.

vinyl before paint but if u cant find vinyl then go with paint.
paint u can find at sites for about 5 bucks a can.

vinyl you can always turn back and it doesn't fade.

projectRDM
11-20-2008, 03:25 PM
I agree, I'd worry about those piss yellow headlights first, I bet you can't see three feet in front of the car.

FRoSt415
11-20-2008, 03:33 PM
Before you paint it with whatever paint you are going to use clean and wash throughly. then scuff it up with a red or green scotch-brite pad until all the shininess is removed to give the paint something to etch onto. If you don't scuff it up paint will just chip off. use translucent paint. take off the lights or keep them on your choice must mask off the area well. or to clean up those headlights u can get a can of clear coat and spray it on to give it that shine back.

JayDee M Rolly
11-21-2008, 04:58 AM
Tamiya PS-43 Polycarb Spray Trans Orange 3 oz (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGFZ1&P=7)

that it?