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Posted by: Krieger Jul 15 2012, 08:50 PM

A magnet does not stick. Pot metal? Will these corrode if I polish the inside of these things or glass bead. If they rot maybe I'll get them chromed.
As some of you know I am relocating my "headlights" into these things.

Posted by: Krieger Jul 16 2012, 05:45 PM

bueller....

Posted by: Pat Garvey Jul 16 2012, 06:17 PM

Can't swear to it, but I think they're plasctic, Seem too light for pot metal.

I wouldn't try to polish them because the "chrom" layer is too thin & will erode.

I have a NOS pair, and they aren'y as good as the ones I intended to replace. The "chrome" coating is uneven and thin in sveral spots.

Posted by: Krieger Jul 16 2012, 06:52 PM

They are definitely metal. I know that coating is thin. I am talking about polishing through that coating. The little spots I've done look good.

Posted by: toolguy Jul 16 2012, 07:18 PM

have them powder painted with 'chrome' paint. . it's really shiny and will hold up but you'll have to remove the plastic bulb socket

Posted by: scotty b Jul 16 2012, 07:50 PM

They are some form of pot metal. It's crap. Try either powder coating as mentioned. Or for a quick cheap fix, glass bead and use rustoleums " chrome " spray bomb.

Posted by: Krieger Jul 16 2012, 08:17 PM

Thanks guys. I was able to remove the plastic plug from the backs. I broke most of the tabs, but I'll just epoxy them back on. Any pictures of the chrome powder coat? I've seen the spray chrome from duplicolor. Its just okay