Red gel for off road lights

[amatuerfisher]

Hey all,

I currently have some of the cheap LED light pods mounted on my roof rack. When fishing, it would be nice to tint them red, as not to kill everyone's night vision.

Has anyone found any sticky red film, similar to a stage lighting gel, that I can adhere to the lens covers when needed? It would only be for lower speed applications (<45mph).

My thanks for any ideas/suggestions!

 

[feusaf]

You could do something like this: Rosco Roscolux #120: Red Diffusion - T12 24" Sleeve (Rosco Roscolux RS #120 T1224)

But I'd suggest going with blue or green, it's more natural and may not wash out. I've driven military vehicles on NVGs with green overt lighting and can see pretty good without the NVGs.

 

[amatuerfisher]

Thanks for the suggestion [MENTION=147436]feusaf[/MENTION] - but note I meant eyes adjusting to low light, not actual NVG usage. I'll check that Roscolux stuff out!

 

[Dropzone]

if you have the knock off version of Rigid's Dually D2's like me these covers slip right on:
20191 Rigid Industries Dually D2 LED Light Covers - Multiple Colors Available | eBay

 

[feusaf]

Thanks for the suggestion [MENTION=147436]feusaf[/MENTION] - but note I meant eyes adjusting to low light, not actual NVG usage. I'll check that Roscolux stuff out!

I didn't mean NVGs either

Blue or free is a better light color for night vision period. Red changes hues and makes depth perception harder.


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[amatuerfisher]

I didn't mean NVGs either

Blue or free is a better light color for night vision period. Red changes hues and makes depth perception harder.


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My apologies. Re-reading your earlier comment clears that up. I'll definitely look into the other colors as well.

 

[amatuerfisher]

if you have the knock off version of Rigid's Dually D2's like me these covers slip right on:
20191 Rigid Industries Dually D2 LED Light Covers - Multiple Colors Available | eBay

I've got the super cheap ones

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EA0ZB7I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZJVC30U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Doesn't look like the clips will work. Thanks for the suggestion though!

 

[BackOff]

How about 3m vinyl wrap?
3m tail light tint | eBay

BTW...its not legal to have red lights on the front of your car...as far as I know.

 

[amatuerfisher]

How about 3m vinyl wrap?
3m tail light tint | eBay

BTW...its not legal to have red lights on the front of your car...as far as I know.

I'll definitely try out the 3m wrap!

For the legality - it will only be on when off road on the beach, so shouldn't be an issue.

 

[UnderFire]

The face of your lights comes off and it's a clear flat piece of lexan there, I put amber 3M wrap on a set I have and they've held up great.

 

[Bumbo]

You could do something like this: Rosco Roscolux #120: Red Diffusion - T12 24" Sleeve (Rosco Roscolux RS #120 T1224)

But I'd suggest going with blue or green, it's more natural and may not wash out. I've driven military vehicles on NVGs with green overt lighting and can see pretty good without the NVGs.

I use this Roscolux brand for my photography lighting... its really high quality stuff, good optical performance and excellent even with hot lights.

I got a couple of those sample packets and made red filters for some flashlights as they are the perfect size... might be a good/cheap way of going about it.

 

[Ed_C]

I use this Roscolux brand for my photography lighting... its really high quality stuff, good optical performance and excellent even with hot lights.

How hot is hot? I was thinking of inserting an amber or yellow gel sheet inside a projector light assembly instead of the usual transparent film or paint on the exterior surface of the lens (which gets torn up or chipped over time by debris) but am unsure of the melting point of those sheets

 

[wadle5]

I'll definitely try out the 3m wrap!

For the legality - it will only be on when off road on the beach, so shouldn't be an issue.

I mean hopefully you don't run into an issue, but legally you cannot have any red or blue forward facing lights. Even if you aren't operating them on paved roads, if an officer does see them they could technically pull you over and issue a citation.
And if operating on a beach couldn't local beach patrol as well, because it is viewed as impersonation?

 

[Bumbo]

How hot is hot? I was thinking of inserting an amber or yellow gel sheet inside a projector light assembly instead of the usual transparent film or paint on the exterior surface of the lens (which gets torn up or chipped over time by debris) but am unsure of the melting point of those sheets

Pretty damn hot... I used them on studio lights which probably generate way more heat than car lighting.

https://www.rosco.com/specsheets/filters/Rosco_ROSCOLUX.pdf

You can operate them at about 320F

Melting point is 428F

 

[Bumbo]

I mean hopefully you don't run into an issue, but legally you cannot have any red or blue forward facing lights. Even if you aren't operating them on paved roads, if an officer does see them they could technically pull you over and issue a citation.
And if operating on a beach couldn't local beach patrol as well, because it is viewed as impersonation?

Very good point... Blue/Red or even white alternating flashers of any kind are just asking for trouble.

 

[Dropzone]

I've got the super cheap ones

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EA0ZB7I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZJVC30U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Doesn't look like the clips will work. Thanks for the suggestion though!

They are available for those too
6pc 6color 18W Lens Cover for LED Work Light Bar Lamp Off-Road 4WD ATV UTE 4&apos;&apos; | eBay

 

[amatuerfisher]

I mean hopefully you don't run into an issue, but legally you cannot have any red or blue forward facing lights. Even if you aren't operating them on paved roads, if an officer does see them they could technically pull you over and issue a citation.
And if operating on a beach couldn't local beach patrol as well, because it is viewed as impersonation?

That's also a good point. Someone suggested clip on filters. I'll try the 3m wraps on the rear lights and just put the clip on front on when parked. I've seen others out there with red and green lights, and the NPS rangers didn't seem to have any issues. Don't need to tempt fate on the roads!