jdcar32 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) I have used a coat of slightly thinned ( with water) Testors window glue flowed onto those old tool chromed headlights to give them a better look. It's a water based glue, similar to Elmers I suppose, that is great for securing clear's without crazing or fogging. The headlights on the front of this AMT Merc are coated. Edited July 21, 2012 by jdcar32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I've got to remember this tip. Looks very real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I've done something similar with just a bit of white acrylic added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 That looks even better than clear plastic ones! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogdor Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Great tip, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'll have to try that on the '90 Chevy C1500 pickup I'm almost done with. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Wow !...I'm impressed...I knew about this trick for years, but just never thought it would work...I will HAFTA try that now....THANKS !...(See a picture IS worth a thousand words....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Useful tip. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 That looks very real . Now I'm sorry I drilled out the lights on my current build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgis Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm not familiar with that particular type of glue. Is it sticky or does it flow a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcar32 Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm not familiar with that particular type of glue. Is it sticky or does it flow a bit? It's similar to Elmers, it CAN be thinned with water to flow . I spread it with a toothpick to cover the lens. It takes about an hour, depending on temp, to go from milky to clear. I bought the Testors cement for clear parts at Michaels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'll have to try that on the '90 Chevy C1500 pickup I'm almost done with. Thanks. I'll be anxiouly waiting to see how yours turns out. My Chevy SS454 pickup is still in its box because I hated the way they did the headlights on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRoofNut Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Ohhhhhh, I like this one! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vypurr59 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you mix a small amount of Tamiya Transparant Blue, in with the watered down glue mix, it gives the appearance of HID headlights, just an FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 That's a great tip, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Awesome tip!!! You guys are going to cost me a fortune...now I have to add Testor's window glue to my buy list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I use pearl white paint. Thin it to airbrushing consistency and put it on with a brush. Being thin the chrome will show through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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