Sounds like your best bet is going to be to strip is and do a translucent color. The only problem II'm seeioing is that having the bulb that close to the paint, it will start breaking down the paint. and it will burn in or fade very fast, especially with a hotter/brighter bulb..... The ohter issue you need to work with is the legal side. I know in Minnesota, it's illegal to have ANY red lights on the front of your car. Everything must be white of amber.... Check your state laws, cause even reflecting light could be an issue with some cops, especailly since you're modiying a dot approved item....