Re: [DML] Faded Signal Lenses

[Josh Haldeman <jhaldeman@xxxx>]

Hi Jeremy,
I had that same problem on my DeLorean. To fix it, I took off the lenses, went into
my work's prototyping paint lab, mixed up some translucent orange paint and shot it
quickly with a professional paint gun. Very tricky, in that you have to use just the
right amount of thinner to make the paint translucent. The wrong proportions will either
give you a bad "fish eye" effect, or it won't be clear enough. I'll have to look at my
mixture again to give you figures on those proportions though.
I tried a few other things, like generic model paint and even markers, but those
weren't permanent solutions. So far the orange has lasted through a year of meticulous
car washes and even "armor-all-zation" without showing any signs of aging. You can see
pictures here:

Before:
http://www.geocities.com/delorean-12/dmc02.jpg
After:
http://www.geocities.com/delorean_12_2/dmc6.jpg

I can probably do another set if you'd like. Let me know via private e-mail if you're
interested and we'll talk details. Same offer goes for the rest of the group.
Thanks,
Josh Haldeman
jhaldeman@xxxx
VIN 5102
VIN 15964



CancerMan wrote:

> The amber color on my rear tail lens has faded to a yucky yellow color.
> Can I use some kind of dye or paint to restore the color?
> Any suggestions appreciated. -Jeremy