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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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| 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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bluhun Tail light reflective surface Oct 12 2011, 04:29 PM
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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 76-914 :agree: I have one pristine bucket and one that wa... Oct 12 2011, 05:08 PM
campbellcj On a project years ago, I used the 'chrome pai... Oct 12 2011, 11:05 PM |
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