Re- coating the fender mounted head light reflectors

[Outsider]

Has anyone had any luck on re-coating the silver reflective material on the reflectors on the inside of the head light?



Steve

[Tapper02]

Silver/chrome spray paint probably wouldn't get you the reflectivity you want.  You could have the parts chromed though.  Just a thought.

-Tom

[steve1973]

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.

[autocar925]

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.

[Monkeypirate]

If you can find some one that has the set up, Spectra Chrome seams like it would be a perfect coating for this application.

[steve1973]

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.