How to change the color of your radio/hvac controls

Weller makes a cordless soldering pencil that i like to use for small projects, but, it does NOT get hot enough for SOME types of solder

[PLUR13]

I didn't care for the way that it turned out with the sharpie. It was kinda uneven. SO I went to Hobby Lobby and bought soem staind glass window paint. Used the same method, just with paint instead of a sharpie. Turned out really good.

[dduffy2005]

Originally Posted by PLUR13

I didn't care for the way that it turned out with the sharpie. It was kinda uneven. SO I went to Hobby Lobby and bought soem staind glass window paint. Used the same method, just with paint instead of a sharpie. Turned out really good.

good idea do you think spray paint would work as well? maybe translucent spray paint

[PLUR13]

Originally Posted by dduffy2005

good idea do you think spray paint would work as well? maybe translucent spray paint

That's basically what the staind glass paint is. It comes in a spray paint can. Costs like $5 or something

stuff like this scares me to try, lol but I like it!

[dduffy2005]

Originally Posted by girlnextdoor

stuff like this scares me to try, lol but I like it!

It's pretty easy if you just follow the DIY

[PLUR13]

It's really easy. Took me less than an hour, including drying time

[ROXTAR]

ya its way easy i still love gettin into it at night!!! and if its un even just get in there and put another coat on!! it actually took longer for me to do mine cuz after i colored i let it sit for a little while then colored like 2 more time and mine turned out great

[IMADreamer]

Originally Posted by ROXTAR

ya its way easy i still love gettin into it at night!!! and if its un even just get in there and put another coat on!! it actually took longer for me to do mine cuz after i colored i let it sit for a little while then colored like 2 more time and mine turned out great

Yeah the guys that are having problems with it being uneven just aren't coloring it enough. Mine turned out great.

Although I have to admit had I known stained glass window paint would have worked I'd have done that because it ensures a good cover. lol

Still though the look on peoples face when they say "your lights are awesome how'd you do that?" and you tell them a sharpie, well it's priceless. lol

[06MACobalt]

great DIY... thanks