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> Front Signal Buckets, Degrading reflective coating
Pat Garvey
post May 5 2006, 10:19 AM
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Was just doing some spring cleaning & noted that the front signals looked a little darkers that they should. Pulled the lenses & saw that the reflective coating in the buckets was about a third gone! This happened to me about 10 years ago & I replaced the buckets (they were a LOT cheaper then) & seals. No water has touched this area since.

What's causing this?

Has anyone attempted to "restore" or refinish the buckets?

Don't want to invest in another set if I don't need to. Plus I'd then have 2 complete, and unusable sets sitting on the shelf!

If this was posted in another Forum in the past, I apoligize - but couldn't find any help with a search.
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post May 5 2006, 03:34 PM
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Pat,
Have you looked at the Eastwood catalogue or site? They offer some reflective coatings in spray cans. May be a cheap fix.
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Pat Garvey   Front Signal Buckets   May 5 2006, 10:19 AM
North Bay 914   Here are my Euro conversions, which off course for...   May 5 2006, 12:07 PM
AvalonFal   Pat, Have you looked at the Eastwood catalogue o...   May 5 2006, 03:34 PM
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