Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: Eliminator on September 15, 2011, 11:44:15 PM
Post by: Eliminator on September 15, 2011, 11:44:15 PM
This is my first attempt at redoing the reflective surface on the inside of the headlight bucket on my 88 XR7.. what do you think?
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: 86sonicbird on September 16, 2011, 12:49:12 AM
Post by: 86sonicbird on September 16, 2011, 12:49:12 AM
Looks good
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: cougrrr302 on September 16, 2011, 01:26:36 AM
Post by: cougrrr302 on September 16, 2011, 01:26:36 AM
Do you mind posting materials, prep procedures, and how you rechromed them?
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: mcb82gt on September 16, 2011, 07:53:44 AM
Post by: mcb82gt on September 16, 2011, 07:53:44 AM
+1 with the details.....
Looks very nice.
Looks very nice.
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: Eliminator on September 16, 2011, 12:21:14 PM
Post by: Eliminator on September 16, 2011, 12:21:14 PM
I bought the spectra chrome system. (newchromeprocess.com) It applies a layer of silver over a special basecoat. Then you clearcoat it. I was considering maybe tinted the clear blue to give it that blue look but wasnt sure. its not a cheap system
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: The Shredder on September 16, 2011, 12:28:39 PM
Post by: The Shredder on September 16, 2011, 12:28:39 PM
Looks good. But I'm concerned that the surfaces are not mirror like and will diffuse the light instead of directing it. Will be anxious to see the results...
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: vinnietbird on September 16, 2011, 12:30:22 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on September 16, 2011, 12:30:22 PM
Very nice. Do that with the tail lights and polish all the clear and red pieces. BIG difference.
Title: before during after
Post by: Eliminator on September 16, 2011, 12:38:31 PM
Post by: Eliminator on September 16, 2011, 12:38:31 PM
started off black with green specs, basecoated (not shown), chromed (silver layer) then tinted clear with black.. black chrome
Title: headlight
Post by: Eliminator on September 16, 2011, 12:47:45 PM
Post by: Eliminator on September 16, 2011, 12:47:45 PM
yeah as it was my first attempt i didnt get it on smooth but ive been practicing. heres the headlight in action... (drivers side was redone)
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: cougarcragar on September 18, 2011, 12:35:56 PM
Post by: cougarcragar on September 18, 2011, 12:35:56 PM
Very nice work.
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: flylear45 on September 18, 2011, 10:41:55 PM
Post by: flylear45 on September 18, 2011, 10:41:55 PM
It may not be perfect but it's better than white plastic. Cheaper than new headlights I'd have to think.
Title: rechromed headlight buckets
Post by: Eliminator on September 22, 2011, 10:07:05 PM
Post by: Eliminator on September 22, 2011, 10:07:05 PM
yeah ill be doing the other one and see if I get it on smoother