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Post by shaunthe2nd on Dec 29, 2015 21:08:59 GMT 1
Is it possible to get the inside of a headlamp re-silvered?
If so, anyone know anyone in Yorkshire that might do this.
ps - its not for an elsie but don't tell norbo!
Thanks guys.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 29, 2015 22:00:15 GMT 1
I doubt it
I thought they were chrome inside but a parent lying not.
Took the glass out a euro one to convert it and it is very easily marked so not chrome
Best bet is finding a replacement. What's it off
Steve
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Dec 29, 2015 22:18:35 GMT 1
I doubt it I thought they were chrome inside but a parent lying not. Took the glass out a euro one to convert it and it is very easily marked so not chrome Best bet is finding a replacement. What's it off Steve It's a Ducati Multistrada that I've just bought. I thought LC parts were expensive but those Italians just changed the lira tag to a pounds one! Was hoping re-silvering might be a cheaper option. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 29, 2015 23:13:19 GMT 1
Chrome powdercoat may be an option
Steve
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Post by jon on Dec 30, 2015 11:16:02 GMT 1
I have pattern indicators on my LC, and one of them just had a squirt of silver paint inside to act as a reflector.
Thought I'd get some chrome spray to spray inside.
I was surprised at how chrome like it was.
Maybe not as good as a headlight backing, but worth a go for £7 or so I'd say.
Jon
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Post by bazzer5115 on Dec 30, 2015 13:47:56 GMT 1
You think a ducati one is dear!
I had a cracked lens on an mv agusta brutale,and as it a sealed unit you have to buy a complete headlight.
And the price-£770!!!!!!!
I bought a second hand one.!!
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Post by spooch63 on Jan 1, 2016 18:15:51 GMT 1
It can be refinished but it depends on whether or not it is made of plastic or metal, you can also get chrome type sticky backed plastic which will pass an MOT but is not the best.
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Post by bare on Jan 2, 2016 5:06:13 GMT 1
Yesss Google is your friend There are Several methods to Resilver a Head light reflector.. Sometimes even cheaply :-)
There is even a Silver spray method.. spray it on then Hose it off :-) Perfect results. Plastic OR metal is irrelevant.
I have to do the reflectors on my Saabs every few years runs about 10$... but that's rare pricing.
Count on double /triple that from a shop
Only caveat is that the Glass MUST come off to properly expose the reflector for it's refinish.
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