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Headlamp Reflector Re-Silvering
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ukdave2002



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:49 pm    Post subject: Headlamp Reflector Re-Silvering Reply with quote

Anyone know where I can get my Morris headlamp reflectors re-silvered ? and about what is should cost, they are about 6.5 inches in diameter.

Thanks Dave
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peter scott



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Dave,

I've never used this lot and I suspect they may be expensive but maybe worth enquiring just to get a reference point.

http://www.vintage-headlamp-restoration.com/Restoration.htm

Peter
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ukdave2002



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Peter, I'll give them a call, anyone else used them ?
Dave
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

UK, I seriously doubt that this is of any use to you, but some of the guys over here use a company in Oregon, USA, and speak very highly of them.

A single 6½" reflector in brass costs around $82. Let me know if this is of interest, and I can get contact details for you.
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ukdave2002



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks UJ, interestingly that about the same amount that the firm Peter mentioned would charge, would still like to here from someone who has used them first. Dave
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

UK, have you made any progress on this yet?
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buzzy bee



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

I have a number for someone who will no dob't have some new old stock ones if they would be any good, might be worth a call, let me know, I can pm you the guys details. I had some lamp bits off him not long ago for the Ford.

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Dave
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Rick
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can you PM me this bloke's details too? I wouldn't mind a couple of Ford headlamp rims

ta, RJ
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ukdave2002



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Uncle Joe wrote:
UK, have you made any progress on this yet?


Not yet , I was told of a place in Birmingham coincidently only about 100yards away from the old main Lucas factory, I go quite often to Birmingham so was planning on looking in on next visit, however just completed Jury Service so not been out and about much latley Confused
Buzzy if you could let me know you contact.

Cheers Dave
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rustyreks



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:50 am    Post subject: renovating headlight lenses Reply with quote

Dave how bad do your reflectors look i had very dulled looking reflectors and lenses but after cleaning andpolishing them up no problem though people say you cant polish them i did that on four reflectors and all came up like new even used silicon to seal them up rather than cork thats a no no too as its supposed to turn the silver black i oiled the reflectors first so 6 months later they still look in excellent order. brentnz
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ukdave2002



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll post some pics, see how they compared to yours. Cheers Dave
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