24V dual filament amber lamps

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:04 am

I've searched hi and lo for 24V dual filament lamps in AMBER
but to no avail..any suggestions??

Post by **wesk** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:20 pm

Paint yours. A light coat of orange/yellow will yield what you need.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:21 pm

I wondered about paint.. i'll try to mix something amber/transparent..

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:56 pm

Are they for your front B.O. markers? I searched everywhere and came up dry too. I ended up putting some pieces of amber reflector in my clear lens of the marker light (after I took the cat eyes out of it). It isn't completely "stealth", as the B.O. marker lenses are amber now.

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:09 pm

http://www.krylon.com/products/stained_glass_color/

yellow and red make orange.

http://www.testors.com/product/0/2723/_ ... oz._Bottle

Semi-transparent.

I dont know how these paints would hold up to the heat but they could for a while I suppose.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:10 pm

Yep, Matt, i'm gonna follow Bretts lead and use the std doors
with the vectors removed and dbl fillament lamps.
The more i looked at my full amber lenses, the
more it bugged me. I'm gonna try tinting the lamps so i can have
the clear lenses in my b/o doors, if not i may go your route.

Brett, thx for the link. I'll give it a shot and report back..

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:24 pm

For reference:

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:34 pm

When not flashing theyre clear, then amber when flashing-that's the ticket..
What do you think Matt, lamp painting looks like a good idea..

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:51 pm

Yeah, I like it better! I used a spare set of doors that I had to make mine. Actually, I don't think the light is bright enough on mine either - the extra reflector probably causes this. I'll be waiting to see what works best as far as tinting the bulbs goes. I wonder how long, or if, the paint or stain will last with the heat.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:17 pm

WHAT DID I DO??

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:21 pm

OK, to follow up on this thread.. I got some clear 1662 24V dual filament
lamps and used krylon stained glass paint available for about 4 bucks
at any craft shop. Heres the result.. Oh, BTW i let 1 burn overnite
and the paint held up, i think for intermintent use there'll be no
problem burning the paint off.

WITH LAMP OFF AND CLEAR LENSE.

MARKER ON, NICE AND BRIGHT.

TURN SIGNAL..WOAH-WHERE'S MY SHADES!!

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:26 pm

[quote="RICKG"]OK, to follow up on this thread.. I got some clear 1662 24V dual filament
lamps and used krylon stained glass paint available for about 4 bucks
at any craft shop. Heres the result.. Oh, BTW i let 1 burn overnite
and the paint held up, i think for intermintent use there'll be no
problem burning the paint off.

WITH LAMP OFF AND CLEAR LENSE.

MARKER ON, NICE AND BRIGHT.

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:47 pm

Nice! I'm sure they are a lot brighter than mine are. I might have to go that route. Right now I am focusing on getting the body lined up and bolted back down, final paint and markings before the Georgia rally in October. I didn't even hook up marker lights, as I don't plan on driving on the road at night. Planning on putting some miles on her while I am off this week to make sure all the kinks are worked out before then too.

I think I wil try your method over the winter - good job! Looks good!

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:02 pm

Looks good Rick! Glad they worked out.
Brett

pockers · Post by **pockers** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:09 pm

Tamiya model paint do a range of transparent paint in various colours - red blue amber etc

Ive used them for tail and brake lights with no burn off
Darker tints were achieved by just increasing the number of coats

Just an alternative idea for any one

24V dual filament amber lamps

24V dual filament amber lamps

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