Mopar themed traffic light

[Burdar]

Ever since I got my first light, I've wanted to create one with a Mopar theme.  I've got other "normal" light setups in the garage so I wanted this one to be different.  Last summer I purchased some vinyl decals and finally got around to using them.  After cleaning the plastic light housings I applied the decals.  Then I scuffed up the plastic with a scotchbrite pad and sprayed satin black over everything.  I hooked each light up to power and checked to make sure no light was shining through since the LEDs are so bright.  It took 3 coats to completely block out the light.  Then I let each light dry for an hour so the paint was tacky but not completely dry.  Then I peeled off the decals.  They turned out pretty good.  Not perfect but pretty good.

With the light faces mostly black, I didn't want to leave the signal head doors all black too.  I wanted some contrast and something more interesting.  I found a paint color at the store that is somewhere in between FJ5 & FJ6.  It definitely has a Mopar feel to it.  I'm happy with the color but the paint is awful.  If you are ever needing to use spray paint, do NOT use Krylon Fusion 2 in 1 paint + primer.  It is the worst stuff I've ever seen.  It's almost completely clear, with just a minimal amount of color.  What should have been 2 or 3 quick coats, ended up being the entire can and it could still use another coat honestly.  Total junk.  I was going to spray the visors the same color but with that awful paint, it would be impossible.  I have an idea to possibly mask off some racing stripes on the visors.  At least that would require less paint.  I haven't decided what to do just yet.

So, here is the finished product...minus visors.  This should look great in the garage.

[HP2]

Snazzy. Does it alternate through lights or just light up all at once?

[Burdar]

Right now it's just wired up to power.  No sequencing.  I've got sequencers in some of my other lights so it would be easy to do.

I sent an email to Krylon and got a reply.  They said my experience with their paint wasn't the norm and offered me a refund.  I sent them pictures of the can along with the #s on the bottom.  Maybe there is a bad batch floating around out there?

[blown motor]

That looks really cool.