slightly dull reflector

[David Head]

The process is known as 'vacuum metalizing' and you can have it done at
any place that can chrome plastic. Hemmings Motor News is a good place
to look. I had some done a few years back, but the place in Ohio I dealt
with seems to have gone outa bidness. Cost was 25.00 per side including
shipping...

Stephen Santoliquido wrote:

>I have something similar. I got some used H4/H1s and one of the H1s has a
>somewhat dull reflector. I'm not overly concerned about it. And will be
>installing them on my CGT.
>I've heard of having reflectors "re-silvered". But I don't know anyone who's
>done it. I don't know where to get it done. I don't know if it's
>cost-effective. I don't know if it holds up...... I guess I don't know much
>:~}
>Steve
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>From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
>Behalf Of David
>Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 12:13 PM
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: slightly dull reflector
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>I've got a line on a set of Euro H4 headlights for my CGT (not the H4/H1).
>I've been told they are in very good condition except for aslightly dull
>reflector on the drivers side. Is there any way to fix the problem? How
>serious do you think it is? Are the lights still likely to be better then my
>DOT lights with 9007 bulbs (I converted them from 9004)?
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>TIA!
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>Dave
>2002 Jetta 1.8T (hers)
>1993 RX-7 R1 (weekend play toy, soon to be for sale)
>1987 CGT Special Build 2.3
>in Virginia Beach, VA.
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