Can I paint a lense red?

Is this what you are talking about?

Dykem Staining Fluid- Red Transparent - Brush-In-Cap 8 oz.

Not sure about the transparent(I would think so,but not sure)
 
i thought about using that transparent foily stuff. not sure of the name but i thought about just taking the lense out and taping some of it on the inside. there are a bunch of different colors. might melt with the 2 million candlepower but i want to try it. just haven't gotten around to it. kinda like those people with the bum blinkers.
 
Dykem, like you pointed out, is layout fluid for machining applications. You paint it on your steel, etch mark your work, then do your machining. It withstands heat, believe me! It's transparent, very clear color, makes a beautiful red on a light lens, and lets way more light thru than a filter does. The only concern is taking it off of a plastic lens. If you use acetone or laquer thinner it could melt the lens and permanently cloud it.
 
Thanks for the help.I only paid 14.00 for the light at wallyworld,so I'm not all that worried about messing it up,or trying to take it off.
 
you all may think I am crazy but it this worked for me on a quick fix one night. I took a big red sharpee marker and painted my lens on my light cause I could not find my cover. I went over it two or three times and let it dry between each time. I works really well light get through and it does not melt. or wipe off. I hope this helps.
 
I just found a paint at Wallmart that is unbelievable. It's a metallic red. I saw it and thought , well maybe. Turned my lens a red that I could'nt believe. Worked perfectly, I already tried it calling. Now all my lenses will get a coat of this stuff. Saltyvarmintr
 
Hey Supremo /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Hows that electronic working I helped you build ? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif Any kills yet?
 
Depredado Supremo The paint was Krylon X metal. I was'nt sure when I bought it. But after two trips and a lot of shining I am now painting all my lenses with this stuff. It turns out BLOOD red. Lets alot of light through. Saltyvarmintr
 
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Hey Supremo /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Hows that electronic working I helped you build ? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif Any kills yet?



Africa

Going hunting this weekend. Gonna give it a whirl! I will let you know what and how many creatures meet their demises!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Thanks for all the help! Only a month before my trip to Namibia! Can't wait. Gonna take my hand calls and hope to bring some pics back to share. Thanks for your help with calling techniques for the Dark Continent!

Saltyvarmintr,

Thanks for the info...I'll have to get some and give it a try.
 


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