Tinting clear tail light lenses

[Nick68]

I have a clear lens in my tail lights for my mustang project. What is the best way to get a red and yellow tint on the clear lenses?

Do I use the VHT night shades? Or is there a simpler / cheaper option?

I want to do a red and yellow section and then maybe a very light smoked over the top - keeping in respect that it has to be legal and registerable.

Thanks

[Shaunp]

Can you just use coloured bulbs or LEDS and leave then clear?

[hybrid]

You can get red and orange clear paint from hobby shops.

[chopmgw]

Courtesy of scott66stang`s Caddy thread
http://www.specialtyautomotive.net/cat/ ... rentPage=1

[Nick68]

Can you just use coloured bulbs or LEDS and leave then clear?

Shaunp - the LED's are coloured - but I am not a fan of the white / clear look when they are not illuminated. I also wanted to make the car a "moden" interpretation.

[Nick68]

Courtesy of scott66stang`s Caddy thread
http://www.specialtyautomotive.net/cat/ ... 0¤tPage=1

Thanks Chopmgw,

I will explore this option - it looks the right way to go.

[scott66stang]

Can you just use coloured bulbs or LEDS and leave then clear?

Shaunp - the LED's are coloured - but I am not a fan of the white / clear look when they are not illuminated. I also wanted to make the car a "moden" interpretation.

LOL! i couldnt remember what i used so didnt post anything, didnt know i mentioned it in my thread. Can get it from your local auto shop

Here is a before and after

[Faststangfan]

I can vouch for the model/hobby lens paints. Exactly the same as what is sold through auto parts stores (Apart from packaging) and cheaper.