cobra148
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I've got 5 new Vauxhall bulbs painted with transleucent glass paint. It comes out a kind of pale blue/greenish colour in the dash [see pic] although I've no idea what colour it will appear in the mfd.
£5 posted to your door, you can't buy the bulbs alone for that.
I've only got the one set so will go to the first person to reply on here if interested.
[Edited on 19-02-2003 by cobra148]
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mottley
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im after some bulb paint where did you get it from? where abouts you from?
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cobra148
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Mottley, see my reply to your post in the "Help Zone"
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leecorsa18
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ill have some cobra any for no rev counter
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lee gsi
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How long does the paint last on the bubs?
I done some with proper glass paint that you put in the oven to bake it and they still only lasted a month
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cobra148
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quote:
Originally posted by litchfield
ill have some cobra any for no rev counter
They won't fit your dash 'cos yours uses the two bigger bulbs. I can paint yours for you though if you want. Those other two you had are the wrong ones, I've still got them here for you.
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cobra148
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quote:
Originally posted by lee gsi
How long does the paint last on the bubs?
I done some with proper glass paint that you put in the oven to bake it and they still only lasted a month
Not had any probs yet. I've also used proper glass paint, it says to bake in the oven to make dishwasher proof. I've not baked mine 'cos I don't plan on putting them through the dishwasher 
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whitter45
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ANY CHANCE THAT U HAVE THOSE BULBS FOR A DASH WITHOUT A REV COUNTER
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cobra148
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No, sorry. The dash with no rev counter uses larger bulbs than these and I have none left.
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whitter45
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CHEERS ANYWAY. LET US KNOW IF U GET ANYMORE
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cobra148
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I've got the smaller ones as above, yours are going to be bigger than these. I don't really plan on getting more, but if you wanted some, I could buy two bulbs, paint them and mail them to you. All I would want is the cost of the bulbs. Or if your local to Luton, bring yours here and I'll do them for you.
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quote:
Originally posted by cobra148
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Originally posted by lee gsi
How long does the paint last on the bubs?
I done some with proper glass paint that you put in the oven to bake it and they still only lasted a month
Not had any probs yet. I've also used proper glass paint, it says to bake in the oven to make dishwasher proof. I've not baked mine 'cos I don't plan on putting them through the dishwasher
Yep, i have had my bulbs painted in my curtasy lights (glove box,boot,above my head) for about 9-10 months now and none have faded.
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whitter45
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HOW MUCH WOULD THAT BE THEN WITH POSTAGE AND PACKING AS IM CURRENTLY LIVING IN MANCHESTER. WILL THEY HAVE A GOOD EFFECT ON THE DASH WITHOU THE REV COUNTER AS THE PLAIN WHITE LIGHT IS SO DULL. CHEERS FOR UR REPLY
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cobra148
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They should light your dash up fine, it will appear the pale blue colour like the pics above. I have a Vauxhall dealer up the road from me, I'm willing to buy two new bulbs, paint them and post them off to you. All I ask is that you reimburse me the cost of the bulbs, I'm sure I can spare a stamp to post them.
Alternately, you can post me your bulbs, I'll paint them and post them back to you the same day, it'll cost you nothing. I could even solder leds into your current bulb holders, the only problem is that with only two leds, the illumination is going to be poor and a bit patchy. Up to you mate 
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leecorsa18
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cobra do that 4 me mate and ill give u the money cheers
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cobra148
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Ok Lee, I'll get some bulbs from Pinnacle and paint them for you. I've still got your other ones here too, remind me to give them back to you.
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mycarneedsmoddin
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Still got any cobra? Id like a blue/red display if thats possible?
Let me know chap, u2u is fine
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cobra148
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When you say blue and red, do you mean like the pic above? If so, I have some painted standard bulbs and a red silicone cover that gives that effect.
If you want it like this...
Then you will need to use leds on the outside and a silicone cover in the middle, but I'm pretty sure all my leds are spoken for.
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mycarneedsmoddin
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Yer, thats way Id like my dash to look. Hows that acheived and what can i buy from you to acheive it matey?
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whitter45
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i have some bulbs that fit a dash without the rev counter and i will send u money for the bulbs. is that ok let us know
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cobra148
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m.c.n.m.. the top pic is with two painted bulbs and a silicone cover but it is a poor pic. The bottom one is two leds and a silicone cover.
whitter..Do you mean you want the bulbs Ihave here? If your dash has no rev counter, these bulbs will be too small as your dash uses two larger bulbs.
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whitter45
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sorry mate miss typed. u said u could get the bulbs for me and paint them. did u say the bulbs may appear dull though
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cobra148
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No, they will illuminate the same as the original bulbs. If you put leds in it will light poorly because its too big an area to cover with just two leds.
I'm going to pick up a couple of bulbs for a local guy in the morning, I can get two more if you want them. I'll paint them and post to you, you just reimburse me the bulb cost.
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whitter45
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how much cos i havent a clue how much they are and are they easy to fit in the dash
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