halftrackinfo

electrical system => headlights and tail lights => Topic started by: Outsider on July 20, 2013, 08:23:58 AM

Title: Re- coating the fender mounted head light reflectors
Post by: Outsider on July 20, 2013, 08:23:58 AM: Has anyone had any luck on re-coating the silver reflective material on the reflectors on the inside of the head light?

(http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t427/sverburg/DSCN2858_zps80181b62.jpg) (http://s1059.photobucket.com/user/sverburg/media/DSCN2858_zps80181b62.jpg.html)

Steve
Title: Re: Re- coating the fender mounted head light reflectors
Post by: Tapper02 on July 20, 2013, 11:19:58 AM: Silver/chrome spray paint probably wouldn't get you the reflectivity you want. You could have the parts chromed though. Just a thought.

-Tom
Title: Re: Re- coating the fender mounted head light reflectors
Post by: steve1973 on February 11, 2014, 02:23:30 AM: I would recomend picking up a copy of hemmings motor news. There should be someone in there that can help. I believe reproduction ones are available if you search for cycle-ray headlight.

Steve A.
Title: Re: Re- coating the fender mounted head light reflectors
Post by: autocar925 on February 11, 2014, 10:30:42 AM: I've seen lots of race car parts powder coated "chrome". It's hard to tell the difference from actual chrome just visually looking at a part. As far as heat goes, lots of race transmissions are powder coated and they can get to 200-300 degrees so I don't think heat from the light bulb would hurt the coating.
Title: Re: Re- coating the fender mounted head light reflectors
Post by: Monkeypirate on February 15, 2014, 07:30:03 PM: If you can find some one that has the set up, Spectra Chrome seams like it would be a perfect coating for this application.
Title: Re: Re- coating the fender mounted head light reflectors
Post by: steve1973 on February 16, 2014, 02:24:04 AM: Quote from: autocar925 on February 11, 2014, 10:30:42 AM
I've seen lots of race car parts powder coated "chrome". It's hard to tell the difference from actual chrome just visually looking at a part. As far as heat goes, lots of race transmissions are powder coated and they can get to 200-300 degrees so I don't think heat from the light bulb would hurt the coating.

I have parts for my classic pickup powder coated chrome. It's a nice finish but is not mirror quality nor reflective quality. To properly restore a reflector it must be stripped of it's current finish then the reflector is checked for flaws, buffed chromed and re buffed. This is what I have read on the topic so far. Check with a good reputable chrome shop. some do this.

Steve A.