Restoring headlights.. Help / Idea's
#1
HELP Restoring headlights.. paint ect..
This morning I am restoring my headlight glass. The one on the left is orginal.. right is brand new. I know i can get the lens clear again, problem is the inside housing has faded on the orginal.. anyone know how i can possibly restore the chrome or should i paint both? color?
Cooked headlight in the oven @250 for 10 minutes to remove glass. Faded chrome needed attention!
Cleaned up!!!
Final product...not bad
Cooked headlight in the oven @250 for 10 minutes to remove glass. Faded chrome needed attention!
Cleaned up!!!
Final product...not bad
Last edited by 96customax; 03-28-2011 at 03:04 PM.
#6
True but the idea right now is to save money. I'm repairing my car, body work and painting.. I thought about painting the inside but can't figure out a color. Wondering if I lose the chrome to an alloy color or darker if it would dramatically change visibility at night?
#7
You need that chrome to reflect the light from your halogen bulbs.
I only suggest painting the reflectors if you are doing a projector retrofit. ('cause at that point you will not need the reflectors)
I only suggest painting the reflectors if you are doing a projector retrofit. ('cause at that point you will not need the reflectors)
#9
Don't touch the chrome reflectors. You'll regret it if you're not doing a retrofit.
I have completely clear glass lenses unlike those flutted ones that I'd be willing to sell ya. That'll solve your problem and give you better output since the lenses aren't all flutted like those.
I have completely clear glass lenses unlike those flutted ones that I'd be willing to sell ya. That'll solve your problem and give you better output since the lenses aren't all flutted like those.
#10
True but the idea right now is to save money. I'm repairing my car, body work and painting.. I thought about painting the inside but can't figure out a color. Wondering if I lose the chrome to an alloy color or darker if it would dramatically change visibility at night?
#12
glass is not worth it man get the 97-99 lights or a set off ebay they have some nice ones on there rather cheap
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1PC-J...item27b9ab90fa
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-C...item53e6cb0229
those are 2 links to ebay lights that fit our cars
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1PC-J...item27b9ab90fa
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-C...item53e6cb0229
those are 2 links to ebay lights that fit our cars
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