Spray painting a light bulb

Question

yeah, i spray painted one hot pink, and it looks really cool, but it keeps smoking, so i'm afraid to turn it on for too long. i'm worried that it might explode, haha. does anyone know if i can get a certain kind of paint to paint it with, or can i just buy a colored light bulb?

thanks. : ]

Answer 1

The paint you used on the bulb is flamable and if you leav it on it will ignite.  Just buy colored bulbs cheaper than spray paint at the dollar store.

Answer 2

There is glass paint, which is translucent, but I doubt it is heat-proof.

They do sell light bulbs in some colors, but pink will be a tough find.  

Answer 3

Painting a bulb will always smell bad. It's best just to buy a colored glass bulb.

Answer 4

Painting a light is not a good idea......go ahead and remove that light bulb before it catches on fire. They do make light bulbs in many colors.......I have a website for you to buy colored light bulbs. Hope it helps.  

Answer 5

try homedepot.

Answer 6

Well....umm...one, DO NOT SPRAY ANYTHING ON LIGHT BULBS. And two...just buy colored light bulbs for like 3 dollars at Party City. You can even find some at a well known supermarket like Stop & Shop. My advice...don't do it again if u value your house. I know it seemed like a great idea.