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Old 09-10-2004, 08:07 PM
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Red bulbs really red

I bought some cheap red bulbs for the rear clear corners and for some reason(Cheap) one of them star to loose the red color. I bought a RED sharpie and and paint the bulb . Now the bulb shines more and it is red as in red. You guys might want to try it......
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Old 09-10-2004, 08:53 PM
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Yes, but the only problem with using sharpies is that the color starts fading after a while. Red becomes more orange, blue becomes purplish, etc. Make sure you put a few coats of it.
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Old 09-10-2004, 09:30 PM
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i think i put over 10 coats to each one.... looks ok....
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Old 09-10-2004, 09:33 PM
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Old 09-12-2004, 02:56 AM
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Red Polarg bulbs work best in the clear side markers. It doesn't give off that pinkish color like other ones do. It is very red when lit.
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Old 09-12-2004, 03:16 AM
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Or you can get these. from auto lumination 6 led bulbs. www.autolumination.com
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Old 09-12-2004, 04:10 AM
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I'll put some pics toight so you guys can see what I'm talking about......
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Old 09-12-2004, 07:45 AM
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i used red spray paint on the bulbs. they are nice and red and will last longer then the color from a sharpie
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Old 09-12-2004, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MyownNismo
Or you can get these. from auto lumination 6 led bulbs. www.autolumination.com
or get them from superbrightleds.com. leds are supposed to last 10,000 hrs which means i wont have to risk chipping the paint going to change a filament bulb.
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Old 09-12-2004, 08:20 AM
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without LEDs, mine always looked pink...it was so stupid, but kinda funny
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Old 09-12-2004, 08:54 AM
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ne pics of led's compared to sharpies? if not does neone have ne pics of the led bulbs? i wanna see how they look @ night.....another thing...i dont know why ppl put red bulbs in the back but keep em clear in the front....i think that looks weird....i guess its cool, cuz u wont have to wind up payin money for tickets in the longrun, but i juss like the bright whit lights all around...
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Old 09-12-2004, 09:06 AM
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Use red testors paint.
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Old 09-12-2004, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k3TitaniumSe
Use red testors paint.

thats what i said before
but people wanna either b!tch about their pink lights or spend alot more money on LEDs
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Old 09-13-2004, 09:14 AM
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Tat's right , I don't see myself paying $8 for Led's bulbs... no way in hell...... I rather use my son red sharpie...and will follow the Testor red paint.
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