So I took my needles off the paint them, but then was wondering....What type of paint do I use?

So I took a trip to Wal*Mart to buy "model paint" - one of the employees told me, they no longer carry it because many younger children were opening it and sniffing it in the store...haha (but they still sell cigarettes.....?) So anyways, I went to Hobby Lobby, and purchased some, but now the light doesn't shine through...Obviously I need translucent paint or something of that nature.

But where/what to buy? :no:

I used acrylic Tamiya model paint. Just paint the gauge-facing side of the needle and leave the sides and top clear. I also found it easier to remove all the old amber paint by taking the clear portion out of the needle fulcrum.

I used acrylic Tamiya model paint. Just paint the gauge-facing side of the needle and leave the sides and top clear. I also found it easier to remove all the old amber paint by taking the clear portion out of the needle fulcrum.

basically same thing I used but no light shines through

http://scionwiki.com/How_To:_Needle_Painting_Scion_tC

A writeup I made a while back. I have used that method on countless sets of needles I ahve done and it works perfectly. I do hit the backs of the needles quickly with some 300 grit sandpaper just to be sure I dont have any oil from my fingers on it before I paint it.

As a tip, if you use the Bright Red Acrylic paint from Apple Barrel, a bit of thier Neon red mixed in will make them glow brighter. The neon red by itself looks pink, which is why I mix them.

And alchohol is the best way I know to remove the old paint. It wipes it right off. 97% isopropyl works best, but the lower percentage will still work.

And it is correct that you do not paint the side of the needle facing you. You will need to remove that paint.

Happy Bday Dave!

I sent you a PM yesturday.

Thanks!

Replying to your pm right now.

Happy birthday engifineer... thanks for this writeup

Happy B-Day Engifineer !!!

Thanks guys! Our son is being dropped off at his friends to stay the night shortly... and the capn drinking shall commence!

http://www.createforless.com/InterchangeData/images/2/2005/1101/2007051623172922005-1101-2996.jpg
This is what I used when I did my Hyundai Accent gauges. Looked like stock. Good luck.
Oh and I got this at Joann Fabrics or Hobby Lobby. Its pretty common at craft stores.