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Posted by: gandalf_025 Mar 19 2014, 06:17 PM

I have a pair of Cibe Z Beams that have been with my car
since the 70's. The car sat for a lot of years and the
reflectors are now rusty and peeling.
The lenses are still in good shape though.. Has anyone
removed lenses and replaced reflectors ?
I was thinking of posting a WTB for lights with broken lenses,
but don't know if the lenses can be removed without damaging
anything..

Anyone done this ?

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Mar 19 2014, 07:56 PM

Yup, heat them up in the oven for about 15 minutes then pry apart (with gloves on). But then comes the task of finding someone who can re-chrome them. If you get THAT part solved, let me know. I'm still looking for someone to do chrome for reflectors without completely over-charging for it.

Posted by: gandalf_025 Mar 20 2014, 05:05 AM

I'm not looking to get the reflectors rechromed. I want to replace them..
Either by buying lights with broken lenses or buying cheap lights the same size and swapping the reflectors over ?

At least I know how to take them apart now..

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 20 2014, 05:10 AM

You could get them powder-coated with the "chrome" powder they have. It looks outstanding and wouldn't cost much at all.

Just a thought.

Posted by: anderssj Mar 20 2014, 03:19 PM

There was a place called something like "vintage headlight restoration," but I think they're in the UK . . . . maybe they know somebody on this side of the pond?

Posted by: Mr Pharmacist Mar 20 2014, 04:21 PM

Yes these guys do it over here in the uk - the reflectors are done by silver plating - its very expensive i believe....

http://www.vintage-headlamp-restoration.co.uk/

Posted by: 7TPorsh Mar 20 2014, 04:56 PM

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