Yellow rally headlights how to

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Can anybody tell me how to turn clear headlights into yellow ones such as this?

Please, no smarta$$ responses. I was thinking some Tamiya clear orange paint mixed with a little yellow... Anybody have anything more definitive that would work, preferably something they've tested?

[Ace-Garageguy]

I got some pretty good experimental results with a yellow alcohol-smelling highlighter pen, several coats.

[Longbox55]

I would go the other way around, Tamiya clear yellow with a little orange, as the lenses look more yellow in color than orange to me. Another option would be to use Testors Turn Signal Amber, which is available in 2 different enamel versions and an acrylic. All 3 have slightly different shades, with the Model Master Enamel being the darkest.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

So, like, one pass with a highlighter, then clearcoat, repeat?

[chunkypeanutbutter]

I would go the other way around, Tamiya clear yellow with a little orange, as the lenses look more yellow in color than orange to me. Another option would be to use Testors Turn Signal Amber, which is available in 2 different enamel versions and an acrylic. All 3 have slightly different shades, with the Model Master Enamel being the darkest.

I'll have to get some clear yellow next time I get to the LHS.

I only was going to use clear orange because that's all I have.

I do have some Tamiya clear smoke color.

[Ace-Garageguy]

I forgot. Duplicolor Metalcast yellow.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

And it's safe on plastic?

[Ace-Garageguy]

And it's safe on plastic?

I've shot it on some older kits (experimenting) with no ill effects, and have even shot it over Testors enamels (fully cured) without wrinkling (it is enamel).

I have a couple of very sensitive plastics from recent kits. Soon as it warms up tomorrow, I'll shoot some on the softer stuff and get back to you.

It's been my experience that the clear styrenes in kits are made of tougher (and more brittle) stuff than the main parts, so I'm 90% sure you'll be OK anyway.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Alright! I'll have to pick some up when I next get to Walmart.

[afx]

I did these turn signals with orange Sharpie (two coats) applied to the exposed surface. I would think a yellow Sharpie would work for your lenses. Test it on some clear sprue and see. One coat may be enough.

Edited December 27, 2014 by afx

[southpier]

you already know the answer; trick question!

[chunkypeanutbutter]

I did these turn signals with orange Sharpie (two coats) applied to the exposed surface. I would think a yellow Sharpie would work for your lenses. Test it on some clear sprue and see. One coat maybe enough.

I think I'll try this first. I'll probably clearcoat it too, as my models get handled more than other people's do.

[Ace-Garageguy]

I think with some experimenting, you'll like the Sharpie. That's the "alcohol smelling" highlighter I referred to...couldn't immediately recall the name (duh).

Can't beat the price, either.

EDIT: I just found one in a desk drawer and tried it on an old diecast. Perfect.

Edited December 27, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy

[MsDano85gt]

yes yellow orange and red sharpies work great for detailing clear lenses for turn signals, rear brakelamps etc like stated above jsut may take a couple passes for desired results

[Kennyboy]

Just did a set of yellow lenses tonight on my Toyota S800. Yellow Sharpie worked awesome!!