Best way to alter the colour of an LED bulb. First and…
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Best way to alter the colour of an LED bulb.
First and foremost, yes I know buying the right colour is the best option. But let's put that aside since I'm trying to work with what I already have.
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I'm currently restoring a vintage aircraft for static display. Part of this restoration is an overhaul of the aircrafts electrics and lighting, importantly, changing it from incandescent to LED to help manage my power budget.
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I have a bunch of LED lights that are great because they fit the original fittings and fixtures which saves a great degree of butchering which cannot be reversed. The only downside is they are a harsh "cold" white and not the colour that you'd expect from an old incandescent bulb.
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Where possible, I've purchased warm white bulbs, but sadly that's not possible for all fixtures. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with anything I can use either a coloured film or paint that softens the tone of colour of these bulbs, and could provide me with a recommendation?
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I've previously tried filtered plastic adhesive sheets, but despite being advertised as adhesive, they were anything but. Due to this, I'm inclined to lean for something I can paint on the bulb to tint it that way.
#diy
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First and foremost, yes I know buying the right colour is the best option. But let's put that aside since I'm trying to work with what I already have.
​
I'm currently restoring a vintage aircraft for static display. Part of this restoration is an overhaul of the aircrafts electrics and lighting, importantly, changing it from incandescent to LED to help manage my power budget.
​
I have a bunch of LED lights that are great because they fit the original fittings and fixtures which saves a great degree of butchering which cannot be reversed. The only downside is they are a harsh "cold" white and not the colour that you'd expect from an old incandescent bulb.
​
Where possible, I've purchased warm white bulbs, but sadly that's not possible for all fixtures. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with anything I can use either a coloured film or paint that softens the tone of colour of these bulbs, and could provide me with a recommendation?
​
I've previously tried filtered plastic adhesive sheets, but despite being advertised as adhesive, they were anything but. Due to this, I'm inclined to lean for something I can paint on the bulb to tint it that way.
#diy
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