 Tail light reflective surface, Restoration of surface |
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| bluhun |
 Oct 12 2011, 04:29 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 23-January 06 From: San Rafael, CA Member No.: 5,464 Region Association: Northern California  |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Does anyone know how to restore the reflective surface of the tail light housing after the coating has oxidized? Is there a way to remove the old chrome coating without destroying the plastic backing other than with elbow grease and fine steel wool, followed by a chrome or silver paint? Is there a solvent that will remove the old surface without destroying the plastic base?
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| jimkelly |
Oct 12 2011, 04:37 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
there is a recent thread where someone found some foil lined tape and applied it to his buckets - looked good - not sure how it will hold up to the heat of the bulbs though. jim
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| Bruce Hinds |
Oct 12 2011, 04:40 PM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 748 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If all else fails, tin foil works great. Back in the day of 6 volt cars we'd put tin foil in to really brighten them up.
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| jimkelly |
Oct 12 2011, 04:43 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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| dlee6204 |
Oct 12 2011, 04:49 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
I've used the "chrome" paint in my light housings. I like it.
Post 89 in my progress thread... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...95219&st=80 |
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| 76-914 |
Oct 12 2011, 05:08 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,757 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have one pristine bucket and one that was awful. I used the chrome paint on the crappy one. I was worried because the surface wasn't as reflective as the original chrome but when lit up at night there is absolutely no difference between the two. I took a pic but can't find it now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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| Todd Enlund |
Oct 12 2011, 08:13 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Oven cleaner may/should remove the old chrome. I have an idea on how to reapply the same factory type finish...
The original is vacuum plated with aluminum. To simulate this, I plan on spraying the housing with slow drying varnish, and applying powdered aluminum. When dry, I hope that it will buff into a nice shiny finish just like the original. |
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| campbellcj |
Oct 12 2011, 11:05 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,635 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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On a project years ago, I used the 'chrome paint' stuff from Eastwood made for this purpose, and the results were just fine.
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