Topic: Headlight Logo Etching

[rodster]

Well the stencils turned out better than I expected and the results are stunning.  This process worked perfectly.   

First step is to apply the stencil, second step is blast it for a few seconds with the sand etch gun, the third  step is to pull off the tape, final step-stand back and admire!

Very nice!  Thanks for sharing. 

[C5ZZKGT]

Well the stencils turned out better than I expected and the results are stunning.  This process worked perfectly.   

First step is to apply the stencil, second step is blast it for a few seconds with the sand etch gun, the third  step is to pull off the tape, final step-stand back and admire!

This is fantastic!! again what lights did you start with?

[Skyway65]

I was able to locate a pair of NOS General Electric 6012 lamps.  They are the old style lights that matched the one original that I had still had.  These lights would have been sold at an auto parts store many years ago but they did not have the FOMOCO logo on them. 

[C5ZZKGT]

-Do we know what plants typically used what bulbs in what years? were the etched ones used throughout? or were the embossed ones used along the line as well?

[J_Speegle]

-Do we know what plants typically used what bulbs in what years? were the etched ones used throughout? or were the embossed ones used along the line as well?

Don't believe there is enough data to make any conclusions - JMHO

[C5ZZKGT]

Thanks Jeff!  I also see where someone has started reproducing the etched lights again, not sure if THEY are incandescent or Halogen.....

[bryancobb]

My friend on Facebook did it.  Here's a PICTURE.  His name is Kelly Sedars.  I have no idea how he git the stencils.

[C5ZZKGT]

Those look like the ones for glass.......not headlights......

[bryancobb]

Same Principle, approximate complexity and technique....

[Skyway65]

It would look a whole lot nicer with a cold beer filling it up

[C5ZZKGT]

It would look a whole lot nicer with a cold beer filling it up

+1!!

[Stangman68]

Well can "we" get the stencils, sand blast bottle, etc....to do it yourselfers?  Also any source for the smaller 69 bulbs, or i assume this etch stencil process can be done of the smaller bulbs as well. 

[Skyway65]

Well can "we" get the stencils, sand blast bottle, etc....to do it yourselfers? 

I am a total do-it-your-selfer, not a pro by any stretch of the imagination.  I spent 3 months tracking down all the info I needed to get this job done.  That is half the fun of this hobby- researching, looking, experimenting with different techniques,etc. and then sharing what you learned.  There is no secret here, it's all about the motivation to make the car as close to factory as possible.  And yes, the etching technique will work on any glass object wether it be a '69 headlight or a cold beer mug. 

[krelboyne]

Well can "we" get the stencils, sand blast bottle, etc....to do it yourselfers?  Also any source for the smaller 69 bulbs, or i assume this etch stencil process can be done of the smaller bulbs as well.

We stock and sell the 1969 4 headlight system with FoMoCo etchings used.

http://www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/hibeam.html
http://www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/67lobeam.html

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