Clear Sidemarkers ?
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Re: Clear Sidemarkers ?
Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
Has anyone had any luck finding these? I've have done all kind of internet searches and came up with zilch.
I used red 194 bulbs in the interior of my Ranger's cabin... they lasted forever.
As cheap as the bulbs are, it's an inexpensive experiment.
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Originally Posted by JHM2K
As cheap as the bulbs are, it's an inexpensive experiment.
whoever tries this, don't forget to tape off the bottom of the bulb...I'd hate to see the bulb come out beautifully and then not be able to use the bulb because of silver paint covering the connectors... hahaha..
cause lord knows that's what i would do in my rush to get it done haha.
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Re: Clear Sidemarkers ?
Originally Posted by JHM2K
Back in my Ranger days, we simply used red bulbs and hit 'em with a light coat of silver metallic paint. The light comes right through if the coat is thin enough...
I used red 194 bulbs in the interior of my Ranger's cabin... they lasted forever.
As cheap as the bulbs are, it's an inexpensive experiment.
I used red 194 bulbs in the interior of my Ranger's cabin... they lasted forever.
As cheap as the bulbs are, it's an inexpensive experiment.
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Re: Clear Sidemarkers ?
Originally Posted by ZAHANMA
Very very good point... this could be interesting. a quick experiement with different types of paint on the bulbs too...but then again that could get expensive...
whoever tries this, don't forget to tape off the bottom of the bulb...I'd hate to see the bulb come out beautifully and then not be able to use the bulb because of silver paint covering the connectors... hahaha..
cause lord knows that's what i would do in my rush to get it done haha.
whoever tries this, don't forget to tape off the bottom of the bulb...I'd hate to see the bulb come out beautifully and then not be able to use the bulb because of silver paint covering the connectors... hahaha..
cause lord knows that's what i would do in my rush to get it done haha.
Inferno, that paint should be perfect. Clean the bulb with alcohol first, let dry, and let her rip!
Re: Clear Sidemarkers ?
When I first put in my rear clear markers, I couldn't find red 168 or 194s. So I lightly coated a pair of clear ones with spray red high temp paint. After about an hour with them turned on at night, they began to smoke and burn. Took 'em out right away. Silver paint may be different. Those little bulbs get extremely hot after being on for just a short time, especially in a small confined area such as a marker housing.
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Hey guy's take a look at these i think they are coated pearl to look clear when off but turn red when on ,,,a little pricey but might be the bulb for rear markers
Polarg Visual Light Bulb > Wedge Type Bulb > Red Color
Polarg Visual Light Bulb > Wedge Type Bulb > Red Color
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Re: Clear Sidemarkers ?
Originally Posted by MikeR
Interesting that it says the color is ion yellow when off and red when on...... has anyone ever seen these bulbs?
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Mike....take a look at these..... www.jamstrait.com
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Doc have you used these ? any light out indicator issues ? i like these i may go ahead and try them ..
thanks for the link
Howard
edit : just read where it makes no difference which way you put them in they will work if thats the case they may not need resistors ,,
thanks for the link
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edit : just read where it makes no difference which way you put them in they will work if thats the case they may not need resistors ,,
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Re: Clear Sidemarkers ?
Originally Posted by hcarter
Doc have you used these ? any light out indicator issues ? i like these i may go ahead and try them ..
thanks for the link
Howard
edit : just read where it makes no difference which way you put them in they will work if thats the case they may not need resistors ,,
thanks for the link
Howard
edit : just read where it makes no difference which way you put them in they will work if thats the case they may not need resistors ,,
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I went a got a set of these today to try them out.... they work fine..... ....but give a light out indicator
I also got some red 194 bulbs to try painting with silver or chrome paint to see if they will work.... I still need to pick up a can of high temp paint and spray them...
I also got some red 194 bulbs to try painting with silver or chrome paint to see if they will work.... I still need to pick up a can of high temp paint and spray them...