Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted July 21, 2012 I've got to remember this tip. Looks very real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted July 21, 2012 I've done something similar with just a bit of white acrylic added. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted July 21, 2012 That looks even better than clear plastic ones! Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted July 21, 2012 Great tip, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted July 21, 2012 I'll have to try that on the '90 Chevy C1500 pickup I'm almost done with. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post 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....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted July 22, 2012 Useful tip. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted July 22, 2012 That looks very real . Now I'm sorry I drilled out the lights on my current build ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted July 22, 2012 I'm not familiar with that particular type of glue. Is it sticky or does it flow a bit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted April 29, 2013 Ohhhhhh, I like this one! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post Posted May 1, 2013 That's a great tip, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
