Applying Red Dykem

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bpowell451

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Anybody have any secrets for applying Red Dykem to your spots. I got an aersol can of it and applied it one of my spots last night and it fogged out in the middle. The edges seem to be clear. did I use to much paint. I tried to go sparingly.

Btw, that stuff sent me for loop. I applied in my closed up garage and sprayed it for about 10 seconds and my head was spinning.
 
I had the same problem . Usually when it was cold. Clean and reapply or maybe try another coat. Or just leave it as is. Probably wont affect it as much as you think it will.
 
I hope this is not a dumb question, but can red dykem be taken off after applied? I would like to use it but only temporarily. I don't want my spotlight red forever. I didn't know if maybe it was just a filmy covering that can peel off, kinda like elmer's glue. Or if it is more like paint.
 
Here is the REd Dykem.
Just click on the picture.


Here is the remover. Never used it myself. I do know the stuff is a pain to get off when not using it.
Just click on the picture.
 
Has anyone tried to put the tailight lens repair tape on a spotlight? I use it on headlights it works well, is cheap and you can peel it off. I don't know how hot these lights you are using get it may melt.
 
Some lights get pretty hot. Especially when your running them nonstop 15-30 minutes. You might look in to some Filter film used on stage /theatrical lights. Should be able to stand up to the heat.
 
I did take my hand held spot light and tape it last night, it held up fine. Made five sets no luck. It's cold here and I don't run it continueous; I would but haven't figured out how to hold everything. I think the tail light lens repair tape would work for a lot of guys. My .02 worth.

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Cotty, acetone takes it off in a heartbeat.



Just make sure your lens is glass and not plastic. acetone will melt and haze most hard clear plastics and acrylics.
 
I bought a large roll of red celophane craft plastic for around three bucks and a bag of large rubber bands at office supply for less than a dollar. It's not perfect but it works pretty well, comes off easy too.
 
The Dykem remover does work well. It aint majic, but with a little scrubbing and 2-3 minutes it will be as good as new. It really depends on how thick you coat it and how long its been on.

Todd
 


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