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Made some Yellow H4's
Thumbs up or thumbs down?
I'm digging them.    
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Thumbs up! How did yer do it?
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I like them...they certainly look better on some cars than others, though. It does appear to go well with the Coco.
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I like...very nice!
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H4 lenses (I used replica's)+ Duplicolor Metalcast Yellow spray paint, paint the inside of the lenses.
More coats = darker shade, and it's important to keep everything even, and uniform when spraying.
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love it. The most important thing is how long it'll say that way, still like it.
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I like it! In fact I've been looking for paint to do my driving lights in yellow, I love that old French car look.
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I use a hoby type of red paint and painted my signal lense before. Covered with a clear coat. Look beautiful but only last about a year or so. After that, it slowly become dull and very ugly. Then I had to use nail poish remover with a lot of mussle to removing them all. I love the french yellow light but this is what I affraid. Yours look beautiful.
Good luck.
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I did a set of fogs about 6 years ago, and they still look great so it must be the paint. The Metalcast is made for high heat, and the inside of the lense does get warm...
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Very cool look. Thumbs up!
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Bought them here
price was to good to pass up for this experiment. I'm guessing made in India, Glass quality was not great (rough edges and tiny bubbles) but for the purpose and getting painted anyhow, they work. Here is the correct paint: http://www.duplicolor.com/products/metalcast.html There now you know all my secrets  Not bad for a 35dollar investment.Ferg
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How 'bout a VERY light shade of blue..... so as not to go after the ricer look but still use hi-watt bulbs and look somewhat real as to HID ??
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Last nice day here in CO for a bit, so took her for a spin. Decided to snap some shots in the sun.
 
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Does the lens fit well?
What is the procedure of painting? Do yo just clean it well, then spray it? How many coats? thanks for your help |
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i've always liked the look, but unfortunately, illegal in TN
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I LOVE IT.....I bought the lexan headlight covers from our host. Used stained glass paint on the inside side of the lens. Looks amazing. Best part......they are illegal in CA but I can remove them with 2 thumbscrews and still have my clear lenses. Take that coppers!
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