Led bulbs - flasher issue - Page 2

HWKWallis · May 5th, 2020, 19:19

Was a toss up in that regard but was concerned about the white bleaching out the coloured lens. Think they'll do and are an improvement particularly if they last as long as advertised!

Jim

Derek UK · May 6th, 2020, 17:08

Can't see that as an issue. More likely to bleach from UV from the outside and I wouldn't be concerned about that either.

HWKWallis · May 7th, 2020, 10:12

My meaning rather being that the bright white bulbs would make the lens pink etc. Not sure how conclusive its possible to be in real life and all situations from the comparisons on the web.

https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/bl...nd-a-red-lens/

Derek UK · May 7th, 2020, 21:27

Interesting. Don't forget to look at the extra link right at the end of the article re indicators. In my defence I've no experience of led conversions and my comment was based on using coloured standard bulbs. I have used uprated standard bulbs that give about 20-30% more brightness and they are worthwhile IMO. Amazon lights do need some help. It's common for the reflectors, they are only zinc plated, to be dull or corroded. They benefit from being polished with chrome polish if not to far gone. Some careful smoothed on tin foil will also make a big improvement. Both fixes cost you virtually nothing. Chrome silver paint can also help.

May 5th, 2020, 19:19	#11
HWKWallis Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 21:45 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mayfield	Was a toss up in that regard but was concerned about the white bleaching out the coloured lens. Think they'll do and are an improvement particularly if they last as long as advertised! Jim

May 6th, 2020, 17:08	#12
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Can't see that as an issue. More likely to bleach from UV from the outside and I wouldn't be concerned about that either.

May 7th, 2020, 21:27	#14
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Interesting. Don't forget to look at the extra link right at the end of the article re indicators. In my defence I've no experience of led conversions and my comment was based on using coloured standard bulbs. I have used uprated standard bulbs that give about 20-30% more brightness and they are worthwhile IMO. Amazon lights do need some help. It's common for the reflectors, they are only zinc plated, to be dull or corroded. They benefit from being polished with chrome polish if not to far gone. Some careful smoothed on tin foil will also make a big improvement. Both fixes cost you virtually nothing. Chrome silver paint can also help.

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