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!!!
@@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
@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.
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).
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.
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!!!
Really cool. Wish I would have seen this video before doing the headlights on my 71' Satalite last night
Nice job! Great idea on the headlights!!
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
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.
Very nice tip. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
Nice tip. Thanks for sharing.
Nice video. I hate chrome head lights!!! Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome
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
What a big difference looks great!
Thank you
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.
Never been a fam of the chrome headlights and I like your idea, I’ll try that in my next project
Looks very real, thank you for the tip!
Thank for watching.
That is an amazing tip. Thank you😎👍
Great tip.
Fantastic tip!! Where do I get the 5mm fashion jewels?
Thank you , they are available at any Hobby Lobby or craft store.
Great tip, thank you.
Your welcome, thanks for watching.
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.
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 😊
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).
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
do you have a link to the jewels? Where do you get them? Thanks
Hobby Lobby
Great video thanks looks awesome where do you get the lenses from?
Hobby Lobby
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.
Where did you get those pieces that fit in there so good?
They are from Hobby lobby.
What are they called?@@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge
It's better than the chrome was but it still don't look right. Are they supposed to be like LED headlights?
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?
WHERE do you buy the 5 mm fashion jewels?
Craft type stores.
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.