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[LiveFromNY]

Unfortunately, I agree. I applaud your efforts but, if I'm being honest, those look awful.

You ever type something then later read it and realize it's way more than you intended? Case in point. Not trying to piss anyone off (this time).

[fourteenten]

I applaud your effort, not bad at all and way better then it was before. And you keep the original Bosch lens, thumbs up. The backing on the chrome bordered lenses was grey btw.

Kind regards,

Cees

[PMNorris]

Well,
Thanks for all the support!! My flight back to Switzerland was cancelled, so I tidied them up. I'm aware that the originals had grey backing, but the chrome paint requires black backing. I could add some grey on top if I really wanted to, but nobody will see it, so that might be a job for another day.

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After


Before

After


There are a few spots where my masking wasn't fantastic, but I think its a big improvement, despite the previous comments.

LiveFromNY... If that was your attempt at an apology, then apology accepted.

[mfitton]

The chrome trim is restorable to high level. Not difficult. Really professional like-new result.

Hi Irogacs, we are still waiting for your professional like-new results on your lenses, care to share some pictures?

[Noah]

PMNorris, I think those came out great. Sure, on a concours car they wouldn't be correct. But on an excellent driver, once they're on the car, I can't imagine them not blending in just fine. The level of perfection that looks acceptable when you're holding a part directly in front of you often just isn't relevant once the part is on the car and you're no longer examining it inches from your face. These lenses being a perfect case in point.

[LiveFromNY]

LiveFromNY... If that was your attempt at an apology, then apology accepted.

Oh lord no. Not apologizing. Just came off more aggressive than I'd intended.

I still think they look awful.

(and Frank, that was for you).

[mfitton]

PMNorris, I think those came out great. Sure, on a concours car they wouldn't be correct. But on an excellent driver, once they're on the car, I can't imagine them not blending in just fine. The level of perfection that looks acceptable when you're holding a part directly in front of you often just isn't relevant once the part is on the car and you're no longer examining it inches from your face. These lenses being a perfect case in point.

Remember the line used by Rodney Dangerfield in the movie Caddy Shack about Ted Knights hat "but it looks good on you". Those lenses would never blend into my car, why sugar coat it PMnorris isn't a millennial he can take the truth.

[mfitton]

Anyone have a donor lens that is missing most of its silver? I have an idea I want to try for the chrome if it works I will share it with everyone here. Lens can be all cracked just need a good trim edge for this trial. Don't mean to high jack the thread but trying to help PMnorris and raise his expectations.

[LiveFromNY]

Anyone have a donor lens that is missing most of its silver? I have an idea I want to try for the chrome if it works I will share it with everyone here. Lens can be all cracked just need a good trim edge for this trial. Don't mean to high jack the thread but trying to help PMnorris and raise his expectations.

I can help. I'll send one tomorrow.

[PMNorris]

Anyone have a donor lens that is missing most of its silver? I have an idea I want to try for the chrome if it works I will share it with everyone here. Lens can be all cracked just need a good trim edge for this trial. Don't mean to high jack the thread but trying to help PMnorris and raise his expectations.

I think this is a useful thread, and alternative ideas will help us all, despite the Trolls , it's ok, I'm not a millennial and I have a thick skin.
My car is certainly not concours. My improved lenses will blend in just fine.