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Reflective finish, How to |
2-OH! |
Mar 12 2004, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
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)...
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SirAndy |
Mar 12 2004, 01:27 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,854 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
HarveyH |
Mar 12 2004, 01:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 450 Joined: 19-June 03 From: Downingtown, PA Member No.: 843 |
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 |
rick 918-S |
Mar 12 2004, 02:08 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,730 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Auto supply stores carry a spray on product called Sim Chrome. Great fpr inside the lamp housings.
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jonwatts |
Mar 12 2004, 11:34 PM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
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? |
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