Thank you very much!!! I've seen chrome headlights replaced with clear lenses, but not how they drilled the chrome hl out. I tried to figure out how to center a drill so precisely. The method you demonstrated makes much more sense. Again I say thank you!!!
Nice idea! I've got that kit in the stash - when I was a kid back in the early 70s, my gramma had a 69 Galaxie 500 4-door. The 70 Galaxie is about as close as I've come to matching hers. (The police equipment will go on another project - a 76 Trans Am mudding "patrol" car with a supercharged big block Chevy engine!!) I'll have to keep this in mind when I start it. On regular clear lenses, I found that I can use Tamiya clear gloss around the edges of the bezel then set the lens, let it dry, then apply another layer on top - "glues" the lens in with zero fogging. On yellow/orange marker lights, I use Tamiya clear yellow or orange; same with red lights and Tamiya clear red. At times I'll omit the lens if the bezel is shallow enough - the Tamiya clears have a BEAUTIFUL gem effect when put against chrome plating!
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge My pleasure. I used the technique you described in this video on an AMT 1963 Galaxie XL and it worked perfectly. You have solved the problem with molded headlights. Thanks again, I appreciate your expertise & knowledge. Take care, Rick
Do you ever use MV lenses instead of your jewelry lenses? You can drill them from behind and fill it with silver to simulate the bulb. You're definitely right -- you can't leave those chrome headlights intact, a holdover from the promo days (hence the screw mounts).
@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge You can always test it on a spare kit first. I have a little suction cup tool that I got for handling windshields -- Micro Mark? -- and it's great for gripping lenses.
I would have normally used a white glue to set the lights and then Pledge to get the shine. I like how you used the Tamiya thin but would it work with kit headlights? Thanks.
Here's How I Correct Chrome Headlights Problem ! I use Silly Putty Pressed over original Headlight Lenses to Make a Reverse Mold to recast them on Clear 5 minute Epoxy by Filling Silly Putty & Allowing it to Dry 12-24 hours Next I droll out Chrome Headlights & Do Clean up for the Back of Headlights I use Foil Pie Tin & punch out Round pieces of it using Harbor Freight Round Punch Set select Slightly Larger than Hole then Make it Slightly Domed & Glue on From Back of Grille Next flip grille over & Install Clear Epoxy Lenses
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge I wonder what a yellow clear and clear gloss on them would look like? I know they make some rectangle rhinestones that might work also is someone could find the right size.
I found your video while doing some research. I learned something new. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you very much!!! I've seen chrome headlights replaced with clear lenses, but not how they drilled the chrome hl out. I tried to figure out how to center a drill so precisely. The method you demonstrated makes much more sense. Again I say thank you!!!
Nice idea!
I've got that kit in the stash - when I was a kid back in the early 70s, my gramma had a 69 Galaxie 500 4-door. The 70 Galaxie is about as close as I've come to matching hers. (The police equipment will go on another project - a 76 Trans Am mudding "patrol" car with a supercharged big block Chevy engine!!) I'll have to keep this in mind when I start it.
On regular clear lenses, I found that I can use Tamiya clear gloss around the edges of the bezel then set the lens, let it dry, then apply another layer on top - "glues" the lens in with zero fogging. On yellow/orange marker lights, I use Tamiya clear yellow or orange; same with red lights and Tamiya clear red. At times I'll omit the lens if the bezel is shallow enough - the Tamiya clears have a BEAUTIFUL gem effect when put against chrome plating!
Really cool. Wish I would have seen this video before doing the headlights on my 71' Satalite last night
Cool!!! Thank you for the tip David, I’m going to try that on my next build with molded headlights.
Now that’s a great tip David! Thanks for sharing! I’m going to try and remember that on my next chrome “headlighed” kit. 😎👍🏾
Thank you
Nice job! Great idea on the headlights!!
David,
Thank You for sharing this very useful & realistic tip. I just subbed to your channel.
Take care,
Rick
Thank you for watching and the sub, I appreciate it.
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge My pleasure. I used the technique you described in this video on an AMT 1963 Galaxie XL and it worked perfectly. You have solved the problem with molded headlights. Thanks again, I appreciate your expertise & knowledge.
Take care,
Rick
Nice tip. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice tip. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
Never been a fam of the chrome headlights and I like your idea, I’ll try that in my next project
Fantastic tip!! Where do I get the 5mm fashion jewels?
Thank you , they are available at any Hobby Lobby or craft store.
Convincing headlight result vs old style molded in lenses. Can recommend a supply source for the costume jewels & blue lense caps. Thank you.
I purchase these jewels at Hobby Lobby.
What a big difference looks great!
Thank you
Do you ever use MV lenses instead of your jewelry lenses? You can drill them from behind and fill it with silver to simulate the bulb.
You're definitely right -- you can't leave those chrome headlights intact, a holdover from the promo days (hence the screw mounts).
Just found your channel. I liked & Subbed. I had a similar issue with my Andy Griffith squad car.
Thank you for the sub, I appreciate it.
Nice video. I hate chrome head lights!!! Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome
I hate chrome headlights lol and that’s a great tip I have a kit on the bench with chrome headlights I will try this thanks David.
We must never be afraid to try something new or different. I hope it works well for you.
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge I’ll let ya know how bad I screw it up thanks.
@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge
You can always test it on a spare kit first. I have a little suction cup tool that I got for handling windshields -- Micro Mark? -- and it's great for gripping lenses.
I would have normally used a white glue to set the lights and then Pledge to get the shine. I like how you used the Tamiya thin but would it work with kit headlights?
Thanks.
Great video thanks looks awesome where do you get the lenses from?
Hobby Lobby
Where did you get those pieces that fit in there so good?
They are from Hobby lobby.
What are they called?@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge
Super great tip,I look on the internet,can’t find those 5mm jewel,where can I find thoses,thanks in advance
Thank you , get them at Hobby Lobby or Michaels.
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge thanks again
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge sorry to bother you again,if I search michaels,what name should I use for those jewel
@@jean-guylebreton5332 They are 5mm fashion jewels.
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge ty very kindly
Where can I get those clamps you were holding the grill with??
They are small spring clamps I found at a flea market. You could try Amazon.
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge thank you 😊
Here's How I Correct Chrome Headlights Problem ! I use Silly Putty Pressed over original Headlight Lenses to Make a Reverse Mold to recast them on Clear 5 minute Epoxy by Filling Silly Putty & Allowing it to Dry 12-24 hours Next I droll out Chrome Headlights & Do Clean up for the Back of Headlights I use Foil Pie Tin & punch out Round pieces of it using Harbor Freight Round Punch Set select Slightly Larger than Hole then Make it Slightly Domed & Glue on From Back of Grille Next flip grille over & Install Clear Epoxy Lenses
Great tip, thank you.
That is an amazing tip. Thank you😎👍
Very good idea👍
Are the 5ml Jewell's from Micheal's & are they glass or plastic ?
T.Y for the kool tip
You can find them at either place. They are plastic, but model glue does not work very well on them.
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge Modpodge?
do you have a link to the jewels? Where do you get them? Thanks
Hobby Lobby
WHERE do you buy the 5 mm fashion jewels?
Craft type stores.
This looks to be 1/25. Would this also work with 1/24? Or should it be a different size jewel?
@@Timothy-cs8rg I can only assume it will work, the jewelers come in many sizes.
Great tip.
This looks great.
It's better than the chrome was but it still don't look right. Are they supposed to be like LED headlights?
Great tip, thank you.
Your welcome, thanks for watching.
Now, what about those marker lights?
I just used some Tamiya clear paint on them. But they could also be cut out.
@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge I wonder what a yellow clear and clear gloss on them would look like? I know they make some rectangle rhinestones that might work also is someone could find the right size.
@@TheBlueberry606 yes that may work.
You can paint them silver first, or burnish on some aluminum foil, then use the clear yellow/red Tamiya paint.