Tips on painting lights on vector light bar?

[patrol]

How do you guys paint the lights on the vector light bars?  The paint looks so even on each of the lights and I am having a difficult time getting an even coat on the straight lightbar. 

Any tips on getting an even coat on the lightbars?

[mechwarrior]

I would recommend that you paint the inside of the light bar. It will give you a smooth look regardless how think you slosh the paint on.

[code3]

I would recommend that you paint the inside of the light bar. It will give you a smooth look regardless how think you slosh the paint on.

thats about all you can do I think, the first time i did it I thought it looked horible until I put it together

[motorcade1]

Don't be skimpy on the paint....   If you try to minimize the amount of paint you use, then it will dry with brush streaks.   If you put on a good liberal layer (and don't play with it)... then it will self fill those brush marks.  Set it aside overnight to dry before you try to handle it again.  With a little practice, you will find the right amount to work for you.

[patrol]

Don't be skimpy on the paint....   If you try to minimize the amount of paint you use, then it will dry with brush streaks.   If you put on a good liberal layer (and don't play with it)... then it will self fill those brush marks.  Set it aside overnight to dry before you try to handle it again.  With a little practice, you will find the right amount to work for you.

Thanks,  I'll give that a shot.

[code3]

Don't be skimpy on the paint....   If you try to minimize the amount of paint you use, then it will dry with brush streaks.   If you put on a good liberal layer (and don't play with it)... then it will self fill those brush marks.  Set it aside overnight to dry before you try to handle it again.  With a little practice, you will find the right amount to work for you.

I ve found many finger prints in my light bars becasue I didnt give them enough time lol

[motorcade1]

GOOD  POINT  Code3 ...!!   Patience is needed.   Give it time to cure patrol.  Like I said, with practice you will find that right combination.   If you can get some clear plastic, you may even want to experiment and find out when it is cured enough for you to handle without leaving fingerprints.... better on a sample than on that finished product...    Good Luck to you... 

[FRR INFO]

Anytime you paint plastic it's always a good ideal to wash it first. Use hot water and something like Dawn dish detergent or Westleys Bleach White for whitewall tires. This removes the mold release agent that can remain on the surface creating problems with paint adhering. Once dry, wipe with a very tiny amount of denatured alcohol to prep the surface. All the other tips are great too.