Ok gave this a try, used a Testors #2546 Silver Gloss paint marker. Put the paint directly on the bulb, and dabbed away the excess with a tissue. Worked well, made a huge difference.

E-mail me for pics, as i dont know how to post them here.
gja@optonline.net

Thanks alot for the advice.
Best wishes and take care,
George Androulakis