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| bluhun |
 Oct 12 2011, 04:29 PM
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(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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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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bluhun Tail light reflective surface Oct 12 2011, 04:29 PM
jimkelly there is a recent thread where someone found some ... Oct 12 2011, 04:37 PM Bruce Hinds If all else fails, tin foil works great. Back in ... Oct 12 2011, 04:40 PM jimkelly here it is
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php... Oct 12 2011, 04:43 PM dlee6204 I've used the "chrome" paint in my l... Oct 12 2011, 04:49 PM Todd Enlund Oven cleaner may/should remove the old chrome. I h... Oct 12 2011, 08:13 PM
campbellcj On a project years ago, I used the 'chrome pai... Oct 12 2011, 11:05 PM |
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