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bajafreaks
post Dec 29 2025, 11:49 AM
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I'm in the process of restoring my tail lights. The reflective coating inside the housings is faded out pretty good so what is a good way to recoat ? maybe spray paint or reflective tape? Thanks
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post Dec 29 2025, 04:34 PM
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I’ve been considering how to restore mine. They can be rechromed, which I’m sure is expensive, but I’ve not yet checked on the price. The “chrome” paint isn’t much more than silver paint. I’m thinking chrome car wrap might work.
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post Dec 29 2025, 04:47 PM
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I used chrome paint with good results.
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post Dec 29 2025, 04:51 PM
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this might be an option" https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-liquid-ch...A%20PE%20Paints

not cheap
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post Dec 29 2025, 06:55 PM
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Do "Spokes" LEDs need the reflective housing?

I'm hoping they don't...
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post Dec 29 2025, 07:01 PM
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i would expect that they do
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post Dec 29 2025, 07:17 PM
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QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Dec 29 2025, 03:47 PM) *

I used chrome paint with good results.


Worked for me, too. Looks fine with the lens on it, light is excellent.
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post Dec 29 2025, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE(Ninja @ Dec 29 2025, 07:55 PM) *

Do "Spokes" LEDs need the reflective housing?

I'm hoping they don't...

They don’t. The led’s are aimed outwards for max visibility. They are awesome.
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post Dec 29 2025, 07:45 PM
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Revell Chrom Spray
Someone is using it on their 911 housings and it looks quite impressive.
Look over at early911sregistry under liquid chrome for pics. would post a link but don't know what i'm doing
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post Dec 29 2025, 08:08 PM
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I used silver spray paint with excellent results. I did it close to 15 years ago and the lights are bright and uniform.
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post Dec 29 2025, 08:47 PM
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Another vote for "chrome" spray paint. Not quite a mirror finish but very reflective, and enough to bounce light out through the red lens.


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post Dec 29 2025, 09:14 PM
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We restored several sets by sending to https://www.gcartrim.com/

It was about $45 per housing, but came back looking stock. This was 2016 pricing… but about to send another batch.


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post Dec 30 2025, 09:12 AM
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Thanks for all the input, I'll give the chrome spray paint a try.
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post Dec 30 2025, 09:38 AM
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Chrome reflective tape is the way to go. I would think having them refinished would also be a excellent solution.
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post Dec 30 2025, 09:42 AM
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QUOTE(bajafreaks @ Dec 30 2025, 09:12 AM) *

Thanks for all the input, I'll give the chrome spray paint a try.


I think you'll be happy with the chrome metal spray. I used it on my tail light reflector assembly, my headlights, and other items, as well. Nice look IMO. You could hit with some clear to give even more gloss. Best of luck!

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post Dec 30 2025, 11:07 AM
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I took a look on line.

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post Dec 30 2025, 11:27 AM
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the new repros are excellent and reasonably priced


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I'm in the process of restoring my tail lights. The reflective coating inside the housings is faded out pretty good so what is a good way to recoat ? maybe spray paint or reflective tape? Thanks
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post Dec 31 2025, 10:25 AM
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Here is a TR6 rear light housing with reflective tape. Looks very good and much better at reflecting than paint.

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Here's the Spokeworks TR6 rear light solution. Our LEDs do not use the reflector for anything except mounting the LEDs.

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