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Old 04-25-2015, 11:22 AM
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Hi all.
Anyone suggest a fix for this reflector that's lost a lot of chrome?
Also the headlamp body has lost some chrome too.

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Old 04-25-2015, 10:24 PM
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There is a spray chrome paint that might be better than nothing. Other than that I'd say a new headlight assembly.
 
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Old 04-26-2015, 08:56 AM
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Bite the bullet and replace it.

Chrome spray will make it look chrome again but it won't be sufficiently smooth to act as an effective reflector.

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Old 04-26-2015, 10:21 AM
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I have been happy with the results of the spray chrome paint on tail light reflectors and front parking lights but agree that the headlights are a little more critical.
 
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Old 04-26-2015, 01:26 PM
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I had the same problem. Here in Poland I could take it to the workshop speciallized in so called "vacum metallisation". Work has been done perfectly. And cost was like 10 pounds per piece:-).
Bu the way - I made both headlamps completely re-metallised. They look and work like new. Bargain price 80 pounds for both.
 
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Cool thanks.
 
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