Re: [Drakelist] Blue Filter Dials

Richard, Painting wont help as it will block light from passing through the filter and the yellowing would still be there anyway. The only way to eliminate the green hue is to replace the white background with something. Go to ACE Hardware and buy a garage sale or for sale sign and cut the

Re: [Drakelist] Blue Filter Dials

Hi Gary: I thought he was talking about the white painted metal reflector/shield behind the light. Not the diffuser plastic. I have repainted the white metal parts with RUstoleum or Krylon White and it does help. I haven't found a way of bringing the white difuser plastic back to white

Re: [Drakelist] Blue Filter Dials

Richard - Repainting 'helps', but you also have to replace the _white_ (now slightly yellow) diffuser to really 'fix' it. I use Testor's 'Flat White' in the little spray can. I have a couple of materials I'm researching, but so far the white area of hardware store 'For Sale' signs is the

[Drakelist] Blue Filter Dials

Has anyone on the list repainted the white metal reflector behind the blue filter and diffuser to reinstate the white background? The yellowing of this white contributes to the green hue as many have stated. If repainted, any recommendations for paint choice? Thanks. Richard kc9ub