Faded Tail Lights
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One more step to add to this recipe;
After you first wash and sand and wash the plastic (before paint), use Bulldog Adhesion promotor. It is like a primer for plastic and completely transparent. The paint/tint will stick a LOT better. The added insurance of not having to worry about your paint flaking off because of some screwup or mistake is more than worth the $4 a can.
After you first wash and sand and wash the plastic (before paint), use Bulldog Adhesion promotor. It is like a primer for plastic and completely transparent. The paint/tint will stick a LOT better. The added insurance of not having to worry about your paint flaking off because of some screwup or mistake is more than worth the $4 a can.
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Cool, I am hoping to finally work on my tail lights this weekend. I will look for some bulldog.
For those looking to do this, I found this paint after doing some research and will let you know how it turns out: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes1605.htm
Thanks to everyone who gave input on this thread, much better than buying new ones! Damn, I just remembered I forgot to pick up my seals at the dealership.
For those looking to do this, I found this paint after doing some research and will let you know how it turns out: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes1605.htm
Thanks to everyone who gave input on this thread, much better than buying new ones! Damn, I just remembered I forgot to pick up my seals at the dealership.
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Regarding the Bulldog - I got a 'splatter' on my center section due to a blocked nozzle on the aerosol. I was able to use spirits to quickly remove, dry and repaint perfectly. Would the Bulldog make it harder to take a reverse step if a similiar error was made? I cant see it being an issue but thought it worth asking.
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Originally Posted by Kahdmus
Regarding the Bulldog - I got a 'splatter' on my center section due to a blocked nozzle on the aerosol. I was able to use spirits to quickly remove, dry and repaint perfectly. Would the Bulldog make it harder to take a reverse step if a similiar error was made? I cant see it being an issue but thought it worth asking.
To avoid splatter & buildup and to get an even coat start the can spraying off the surface (next to the reflector) and move the can horizontally/vertically across whatever your painting. And only stop spraying after the can has moved past your painted surface (so you spray a tiny bit into the air).
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[QUOTE=forklift]Cool, I am hoping to finally work on my tail lights this weekend. I will look for some bulldog.
For those looking to do this, I found this paint after doing some research and will let you know how it turns out: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes1605.htm
How did this work out for you?
For those looking to do this, I found this paint after doing some research and will let you know how it turns out: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes1605.htm
How did this work out for you?
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Hi Lon,
It never happen, one of those weekends where you hit every red light and every person in front of you at the store pays with either pennies or a check. I will be at the track this weekend, so this may have to wait a bit.
It never happen, one of those weekends where you hit every red light and every person in front of you at the store pays with either pennies or a check. I will be at the track this weekend, so this may have to wait a bit.
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Originally Posted by JasonAndreas
On the back of the can it says, "If Bulldog runs, remove immediately with lacquer thinner and reapply as directed above." You spray a thin coat of Bulldog, wait 3 to 5 minutes and spray another coat then wait 10-15 minutes and spray your paint/tint. When I sprayed it there was no visible marks left on my test piece so I don't see any problems with redo'ing a step.
To avoid splatter & buildup and to get an even coat start the can spraying off the surface (next to the reflector) and move the can horizontally/vertically across whatever your painting. And only stop spraying after the can has moved past your painted surface (so you spray a tiny bit into the air).
To avoid splatter & buildup and to get an even coat start the can spraying off the surface (next to the reflector) and move the can horizontally/vertically across whatever your painting. And only stop spraying after the can has moved past your painted surface (so you spray a tiny bit into the air).
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i've used testors successfully in the past and would recommend it
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For those looking to do this, I found this paint after doing some research and will let you know how it turns out: http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes1605.htm
How did this work out for you?
How did this work out for you?
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PROBLEM!
I used the Testors and the finish was excellent with 2 coats. The big problem is transluscence, it's nearly non-existant when I put a strong light behind the lens. I was lucky that a good spray with carb cleaner dissolved the paint.
I'm back to "pink", but in prepping, I lightly sanded the lenses. Now I have to decide - do I try again with a light spray, change paint, or polish the pink lenses and live with it.
I used the Testors and the finish was excellent with 2 coats. The big problem is transluscence, it's nearly non-existant when I put a strong light behind the lens. I was lucky that a good spray with carb cleaner dissolved the paint.
I'm back to "pink", but in prepping, I lightly sanded the lenses. Now I have to decide - do I try again with a light spray, change paint, or polish the pink lenses and live with it.
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Lou, no experience with Testors but using the paint and procedure described on the preceeding pages I now have better-than-new tail lenses. Not sure why the rush to obtain cheaper paint. I spent around $50 rather than $2.67 but considering the cost of new tail lights and the excellent results......
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$$ wasn't the issue.
Just read the last 10 posts, and had the opportunity. No big deal, just a little buffing and it's back to square one.
Just read the last 10 posts, and had the opportunity. No big deal, just a little buffing and it's back to square one.
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I haven't started my project yet, but bought the Testor's on the recommendation of others who had a good experience like Dan above. I could not fine the stained glass paint either.