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Posted by: 2-OH! Mar 12 2004, 01:21 PM

Does anyone have any thoughts on how to restore the reflective (mirror like) finish inside the front turn signal (metal) and on the rear tailight assemblies (plastic)...

2-OH!

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 12 2004, 01:27 PM

QUOTE(2-OH! @ Mar 12 2004, 11:21 AM)

Does anyone have any thoughts on how to restore the reflective (mirror like) finish inside the front turn signal (metal) and on the rear tailight assemblies (plastic)...

dave (korijo) had some paint on stuff that looked very nice.
can't remember the name, but it was posted about a year ago.

Andy

Posted by: HarveyH Mar 12 2004, 01:58 PM

I believe Eastwood carries a chrome spray paint, and probably your FLAPS. As with all painting, proper surface preparation is the key to good adhesion. If you want to go the more authentic route, a plating shop can redo the metal, and check out some of the advertisers in Hemmings Motor News or other old car publications who will rechrome plastic pieces. Replating will be significantly more $$$$$ than paint.

Harvey

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 12 2004, 02:08 PM

Auto supply stores carry a spray on product called Sim Chrome. Great fpr inside the lamp housings.

Posted by: jonwatts Mar 12 2004, 11:34 PM

Good to hear, I bought a can to try on the reflector portion of my tail lights and front turn indicators.

I have a fiberglass rear bumper that will be going on my car. I'll paint it body color but I considered "chroming" it using MonoKote. Anyone ever use MonoKote on cars before?