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youngfab59 · 11-16-2019, 08:42 PM

Hey everyone,

I cracked open my s14 optional 3rd brake lights and it looks like the light blue “paint” (or I believe is paint lol) has started to fade on some letters. Any thoughts on if it is paint and what kind of paint could be used. I want to see if I could possibly restore it where it’s faded.

Super_OK_S13 · 11-17-2019, 12:46 PM

i would mix up some kind of enamel paint (blues/teal/white/black?) from a model/hobby shop with a clear to make it translucent if needed, apply it with a small brush. I would see if there is a blue tint film that can be cut on a vinyl plotter to size and apply. OR cut out a stencil if it wont stick (if the back of the lens is textured) and use a small brush or air brush to fill in the letters. at least thats what it looks like they did. (stencil/paint on the inside since it looks textured).

srh666 · 11-17-2019, 12:57 PM

iv rebuilt the window louvers before but have no experience with that 3rd brake light. it wasn't paint it was a eletrolumenesent panel. which by design does not last forever. they slowly burn up. it was just a flat electrolumesent panel with a "silvia" filter over the panel. Again not sure if that brake light is the same though

youngfab59 · 11-17-2019, 04:03 PM

Yeah the inside of the 3rd brake light is textured. It does look like a stencil was used for the “Silvia” when they were applying that black film. I was thinking of trying an oil-based paint marker to dot the faded areas but not sure how well it passes light.

Super_OK_S13. I like the enamel paint idea. I’m going to ponder what I want to try before putting it on. Thanks.

silviaks2nr · 11-17-2019, 04:52 PM

This sounds cheesy and ricey, but if you used blue LED wedge bulbs it would illuminate evenly. I wouldn't mess with what's there, I think you're likely to do more harm than good.

youngfab59 · 11-17-2019, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

This sounds cheesy and ricey, but if you used blue LED wedge bulbs it would illuminate evenly. I wouldn't mess with what's there, I think you're likely to do more harm than good.

Hmmm that’s not a bad idea at all lol.

11-16-2019, 08:42 PM	#1
youngfab59 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: FL Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	S14 Option 3rd Brake Light Paint? Hey everyone, I cracked open my s14 optional 3rd brake lights and it looks like the light blue “paint” (or I believe is paint lol) has started to fade on some letters. Any thoughts on if it is paint and what kind of paint could be used. I want to see if I could possibly restore it where it’s faded.

11-17-2019, 12:46 PM	#2
Super_OK_S13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carry Water, Chop Wood Age: 37 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would mix up some kind of enamel paint (blues/teal/white/black?) from a model/hobby shop with a clear to make it translucent if needed, apply it with a small brush. I would see if there is a blue tint film that can be cut on a vinyl plotter to size and apply. OR cut out a stencil if it wont stick (if the back of the lens is textured) and use a small brush or air brush to fill in the letters. at least thats what it looks like they did. (stencil/paint on the inside since it looks textured).

11-17-2019, 12:57 PM	#3
srh666 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: TAMPA fl Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	iv rebuilt the window louvers before but have no experience with that 3rd brake light. it wasn't paint it was a eletrolumenesent panel. which by design does not last forever. they slowly burn up. it was just a flat electrolumesent panel with a "silvia" filter over the panel. Again not sure if that brake light is the same though

11-17-2019, 04:03 PM	#4
youngfab59 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: FL Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Yeah the inside of the 3rd brake light is textured. It does look like a stencil was used for the “Silvia” when they were applying that black film. I was thinking of trying an oil-based paint marker to dot the faded areas but not sure how well it passes light. Super_OK_S13. I like the enamel paint idea. I’m going to ponder what I want to try before putting it on. Thanks.

11-17-2019, 04:52 PM	#5
silviaks2nr Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,193 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	This sounds cheesy and ricey, but if you used blue LED wedge bulbs it would illuminate evenly. I wouldn't mess with what's there, I think you're likely to do more harm than good.