Red E30 - Yellow headlights..

[95BMWIC]

I have a red (brillantrot) 91 325i with several sets of headlights - I have a set of the originals (nonellipsoid), ellipsoid that are on it now and a set that found at a junk yard - fairly cheap ($100 for the set).. My (sons) IX has a set of Cibie's that are awesome - but that is for another thread..

For my extra set of ellipsoids, my intention is to paint them yellow - to see how they look on a red E30 - I have seen only a couple of pics - so I am not convinced of the look..

I am also wanting to experiment with the yellow light - my theory is that it will reduce glare and help me see a bit better in inclimate weather - normal for clear weather.. I've read through a few opinions and research on this and the best site so far on lighting color is here:

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/lights/light_color/light_color.html

I plan on following Daniel's recommendation on painting the headlights using Dupli-color MC202 Yellow Metalcast paint - For the first go around - I am only going to paint the outside of the lenses - as if I do not like the look or the visual effects - I can remove the paint using acetone or paint remover. If I do like the look - I may remove the lenses and paint the inside, reseal and install - but not until this summer..

Any thoughts or opinions? I am painting all four lights and legally I do believe I am on solid ground (Iowa doesn't disallow it).. Any comments on the paint proceedure welcome? Has anyone else done this?

[TimeMachinE30]

Paint?

Why not LaminX?

Red and yellow are McDonald's colors.

[95BMWIC]

The Laminex - is a bit to "highlighter" yellow for my taste..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bmw-E30-318is-325-M3-Yellow-Headlight-Film-Hella-French-318-Cover-Euro-fog-/251229847218

I want a deeper euro look like this:

http://dastern.torque.net/lampics/selyel.html

[fporro]

it seems as if you could coat inner reflector by swabbing paint on them without removing glass.

I will attempt that this January as one of my Frenchie's has faded over the years.

[ST1G]

I had LaminX on mine and I got pulled over a few times (even though yellow isn't illegal in my state) and finally pulled it off. It definitely reduced light output a bit. I had them on euro headlights with the brightest H1 Sylvania bulbs I could find.

The car is Zinno. I'll post of photo of it with them in a bit.

[fporro]

When I lived in SoCal got pulled over ... "low beams must shine white" ... is the rule.

[95BMWIC]

The legality could be an issue - although I think I am on stable ground.. I posted on this in another forum here (interesting read):

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2113311-yellow-headlights&highlight=yellow+headlights

Cops could use it as a reason to pull you over - As with any little defect anymore.. I can switch back in about 15 minutes to my other set if it becomes an issue..

[95BMWIC]

it seems as if you could coat inner reflector by swabbing paint on them without removing glass.

I will attempt that this January as one of my Frenchie's has faded over the years.

I love that look on black cars..

[fporro]

my is delphin, begging for a paint job, here's a red one

[blazinxpk]

laminx is definitely more of a highlighter yellow and doesnt match the e30 french look.

i went with this because it is a deeper/darker yellow:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270833466743?item=270833466743&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:US:3160&vxp=mtr

[abit]

I used yellow adhesive film, loooks good.
yes, It lil bit reduces light from headlights, but it's ok.
looks like this.

[MC Hammered]

Painting the reflector could potentially reduce the light output. Replacing the lens for a yellow one would be the best option.

Highs = lens is yellow, reflector is silver
Fogs = reflector is yellow, lens is clear or in this picture cracked.

[IronFreak]

my is delphin, begging for a paint job, here's a red one

Everything....about ...this ....car....yes.

Fuuuuuu.

[95BMWIC]

Everything....about ...this ....car....yes.

Fuuuuuu.

Except the wiper - whats with that?

This pic gives me another idea - black out the kidney grills..

[Stanley Rockafella]

I used yellow adhesive film, loooks good.
yes, It lil bit reduces light from headlights, but it's ok.

trust me, oncoming traffic thanks you