port bow light isn't red

[ziggy]

hi folks, my bow light lens cover on the port side has faded so bad that it is only kinda red from up close, from the water it looks orange to white. i'm wonding if anyone knows what i can do to get it red again? paint? permant red magic marker? hobby paint of some kind? any other ideas. the inside of the lens is pretty slick looking too, wondering how to prep the plactic prior to putting it back to red. i'm hopeing to get it red asap as i'm plannin a weedend river camp trip and the water patrol will be out in force i'm sure. thankyou and have a great day boating. jim

 

[gspig]

Re: port bow light isn't red

Buy a new combo light at Wally World for $10.

 

[ziggy]

Re: port bow light isn't red

that's a novel idea gs, the price surely is right, thanks. though that wasn't quite what i had in mind. was kinda wanting to keep it original specialy as i like my old bow light w/flag holder. this boat has hope i think, new floor,transom,seats, rebuilt engine, just to name a few of the things that have been kept up on. so i will keep wally world in mind as a very last resort. anybody else have any more good ideas?

 

[skicat]

Re: port bow light isn't red

glue some red celophane inside the lens. People do it all the time for broken tail lights.

 

[llerrad]

Re: port bow light isn't red

Auto parts stores sell a red tape to repair busted tail lights cover holes etc and still give off a red light.

 

[sailor3X7]

Re: port bow light isn't red

I agree, I would probably just buy a new one. But you may be able to rig a temporary fix. Have you checked to see if you can buy a red bulb?

 

[JB]

Re: port bow light isn't red

Not an engine problem.<br /><br />To Boats.