I've used hl clausing in Skokie for astronomical mirrors, and I'm aware of uvira. has anybody used clausing for headlight reflectors? The SiO2, or beral coatings would be good choices. (always the weekend when I think of stuff like this, and can't call)
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Jim, I have been contemplating the same thing. Reflectors for the delivery are nice. The ones for Dads coupe are decent, but not as good as I would like. Had to go through about 2 dozen reflectors to find those 4. Have 7 reflectors that would replate nice, 3 of them are single bulb for a possible early 28 project further down the road. Silver plating would be my first choice, but have no real issues with Uvira. Rod"Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good." Thomas Sowell -
Clausing does silver also. beral, and silicon oxide don't tarnish, can be cleaned with out scratching and are within a percent or so of silvers reflectivity. you can do a silver coat then over coat with silicon.Comment
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Reading more, and refreshing a 30 yo memory, it seems that the beral, and silicon dioxide are both over coatings of aluminumComment
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With Brattons now selling correctly shaped reflectors with the same aluminized coating that the guys above use, at a cost lower than having the reflectors plated then aluminized, Mine are in storage.Comment
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I had a batch of original reflectors aluminized several years ago by a place in Springfield, Mass. It was not cheap, but much cheaper than silver. They have lasted very well, and I used them on several cars with great results. But with Bratton's new reflectors, I would not bother to do that again. I still have one set left, but dont remember if they are single or double.Comment
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Years ago someone posted that's it's best to use the cork gasket, as original, because the rubber does outgassing or something not so good for reflectors.
My 28 still has the original silver plating and cork gaskets, and are in good shape.
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i have some headlight reflectors in a car that have a little dust on them.I took the lenses off about five years ago,covered the nose of the car with a blanket and forgot about it.I cleaned them years ago,out of the car,and I really don't want to disturb the focus that took me so long to get right.I wheel my firewood right by the car all winter,it is dry dust that has risen up under the blanket.Seems...08-07-2018, 12:54 PM -
I am restoring a '30 Coupe. No plans to make it a fine point car or anything, but I like the look of some of the unfinished fasteners, particularly in the Engine Compartment. The contrast adds to the look. I have read that some restorers put a clear coat on these fasteners to protect them from rusting. Since the job of doing that is somewhat painstaking, I was curious as to whether anyone can share...03-09-2018, 10:52 AM -
I'm going for powder coating my 19" wheels/rims A Ford Vermillion Red to compliment the Ford Maroon Briggs '30 Town Sedan body.
Can anyone help me get the most accurate Ford Vermillion RAL code and/or company for powder coat? I'm a typical male red-green color blind guy (this is common); so you say, "if you're color-blind, why do you care?", I just want it to be right....06-22-2017, 09:50 PM -
I have to give a BIG Congrats to Brattons and their NEW Re-Tooled Headlight Reflectors, https://www.brattons.com/newly-re-to...eflectors.html
I recently bought them and installed last night. Im using 32/50 standard Model A Bulbs and as many of you know I use a DUAL HEADLIGHT Filament system. It allows BOTH filaments to light at the same time for over 1160 lumens of light, or 85 watts...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Over on the 'other' board someone had posted asking what to do for buffing some stainless. I answered there because I just try to help people, but I thought I would share my response here. I have had some recent not so nice responses over at the other place so I have cut back on my comments significantly.
In the picture the guy posted you could see lots of tiny dents and all sorts of...03-28-2018, 09:35 AM -
I have what looks like aluminum Landau bars on my 1931 Sport Coupe. I can't get them off right now so I want to paint them. What do I used for primer, etching or what-ever to prep for paint?..........and what was the original Landau made of and how was it finished?
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I need some pointers on leading a Model A a one day tour for the first time. About 180 miles round trip.
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I like to tinker with cars after they are registered and driving, small jobs here and there.
These lakester pipes have been on for 20 months and are starting to rust.
Over the next 3 weeks I will drop them off and pick them up again and have them ceramic coated in a shiny silver.
Note the dented recess on top , I am guessing these may have...07-23-2018, 12:13 AM -
I'll finally be getting my 5 wheels back, powder coated. I will static-balance them, but I'm not sure which way to go on the weights. I'm sure this has been covered/asked 50 times before, but I need some good feedback soon. I've seen the sticky-backed weights to put on the rim (between the spokes?), and I don't want to risdk hammering weights on the rim by the tire, and chipping the powder coating....07-29-2017, 08:46 PM
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Sitting here reading about the paint job that has been posted, it occurred to me that I don't know what was done before me, I am wondering.
I have read that any silicone lubricant can't be successfully painted over, just what do I do in the areas, hinges, window frames, etc that could have been lubricated by a silicone type lube?
Is there any way short of stripped down to...10-05-2018, 11:32 AM
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