Thought I would share the info for people that may not be aware of this simple yet effective change to your headlight (High Beams where my choice) I beleive this was an early 60's Drag Race look maybe up to the mid 60's you would see various color type headlamps. In later years on the European cars such as BMW /Mercedes that had the small headlamps they would install these for the fog /or snow to improve visibility maybe Lucas or some other type halogen lamp $$$$. Here is the secret, it is super straight forward and cost about $10 and maybe 30 minutes to do including removal /prep/paint/reinstall. Go to your local crafts / hobby store and look for "Krylon Stained Gl*** Paint" part number # 9024 YELLOW its a 6oz can the cap looks orange but the paint when sprayed is yellow /amber like stained gl***. I spayed the high beams as I beleive the regular headlights if painted may get you ticket so check before spraying those. I pulled the lamps. wiped them down with prep cleaner or some alchohol just so the are clean. Find a clean dry spot outside maybe lay them on some cardboard. then start the applying the paint maybe 4 even coats allow a few minutes between coats in the bright sunshine to flash it does not take long. The last coat let sit up about 5-10 minutes and reinstall. You could more coats to make them darker the paint should last for a awhile as this is used to paint gl***. If they fade just remove an touch them up. Hope this helps . if you cant find it a hobby store you can order one on line I am sure. FYI they have other colors of this same paint, you can order it online I am sure, maybe gree/blue who knows dont use red it is illegal and may get you a ticket. I have attached some images of the paint can, and the lamps in my car so you can see the low beams stock and the high beams amber looks kool and trips people out when they see them. At night when you run the high beams with the lows it gives a nice yellow glow. Regards, Tony Sanchez
A high beam bulb will get pretty hot. How does the paint hold up to the heat? Any burning, browning, flaking, smoke, etc?
Make sure you dont use any red or blue on the front. Blue is only allowed for emergency vehicles and red can only be on the rear. It looks great though and I do believe I will try it on a set of driving lights that I have that are clear but I wish they were amber. Thanks for the info.
Not that I see, but typically I dont run the high beams that much or that long I think its more about the look then the functionality. But in the long run its a cheap way to change the look DIY and save some coin. The other option is to go with the "plastic" style lenses that you insert the modern bulbs into like the newer cars you see these for sale alot a Swap meets or shows. Had a set of the larger type headlights where flat and you inserted the bulb into the back socket they did not seem to get hot. Thanks for the question.
Oh Yeah, Thanks for the info, Was looking for some amber lamps for my old 'Bambalance. The wife knows hobby lobby like a blind man knows his room!
There is also a paint that is supposed to look like anodizing that you spray on chrome. It works the same as the stuff above. I painted the windows in my Chevy II blue with it . They carry it at any chain parts store and it comes in all kinds of colors.
The Jalopy Journal
