re-silvering early taillight/turnsignal lens(s)

[X-Faktory]

I've searched, but i haven't found any info regarding the refinishing/resilvering of the early lenses that have silver trim. Mine are in great shape except for the silver trim. does anyone have any tips for doing this right.

regards,

al

[RickS]

I have seen a silver product which is made of small flakes. Once laid/painted on a surface they mate and form a uniform finish. Availability might be through craft stores, but a really good automotive detail shop may know a superior method. I have only seen this used on indoor furniture and have no idea of durability for automotive uses, but perhaps this might spark someone else's thoughts.

[HarryD]

I've searched, but i haven't found any info regarding the refinishing/resilvering of the early lenses that have silver trim. Mine are in great shape except for the silver trim. does anyone have any tips for doing this right.

regards,

al

If it was me I would look in the Astronomy (it has been a long time for me but hopefully Sky and Telescope is still in publication) magazines for who silvers telescopic mirrors. They should be able to help you out.

[red911]

Hi Al,

Try
http://www.caswellplating.com/

as they have a lot of solutions for this type of application.

Good luck, Tom

[X-Faktory]

Tom,
that is a great website and I may end up ordering some of there stuff, but i'm really interested in refreshing the chrome trim of the plastic turn signal and taillight lenses.

regards,

al

[HarryD]

Tom,
that is a great website and I may end up ordering some of there stuff, but i'm really interested in refreshing the chrome trim of the plastic turn signal and taillight lenses.

regards,

al

Al,

When I was in School (a long time ago) my best buddy worked in a shop that plated plastic parts. I have long since lost touch with him but the he company was McDermid (http://www.finishing.com/Chemicals/macdermid.shtml) in Connecticut.

Maybe they can help you out.

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