Red tint for 'clear' lenses??

snake · Post by **snake** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:57 pm

I did a quick search and didn't find anything on this so I apologize if its been discussed before........

Is there an effective way to tint a clear light lense so its red??? I'm just thinking that a little re-wiring of the cargo light would make for an easy third brake light conversion. But the lense must be red to be legal (not to mention effective of course.!!!)

Any thoughts/comments appreciated.

Thanks!

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:02 pm

if they make the dye it can be done. you could also paint the inside of it. or get some of that lens repair tape and put it on the inside of it.

snake · Post by **snake** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:06 pm

Yeah - after I posted the question I was just sitting here thinking about the red lense tape on the inside of the lense.

Let me know if anyone has any other ideas.........

btw - that was a quick reply Fordman!!!

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:24 pm

Check out this link

http://www.tintdude.com/forum/lofiversi ... 20842.html

lightning_msd · Post by **lightning_msd** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:25 pm

my stepmother works at an optical place and the lens for some sunglasses start out clear, she always just bought rit (dye) and heated the the water and dye up to almost boiling tempurature and put the lenses in for about 5-10 mins depending on how dark you want to dye it. i havent tried it personally but its worth a try.

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:52 pm

Why not just put a red bulb in it? They do the clear marker lights with tinted bulbs. Unless it is illegal in your state.

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:49 am

i was thinking of a later model with third taillight. and cargo in the same item.

kl1lt · Post by **kl1lt** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:57 am

I used some clear red Tamiya model paint to paint my light red. Works great. Cheap too.

http://www.carorama.com/paint/pages/x27red.htm

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:04 am

you can even go to your local truckstop and buy lightbulb "rubbers" that slip over the bulb itself and come in many colors.

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:58 am

Those rubber covers seem to melt and cause alot of problems.

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