WTB: Hella 128 reflectors

[Nordschleife]

I could use some internal reflectors (bulb holder assemblies) for my old Hella 128 fog lights.

I currently have yellow reflectors but either yellow or silver reflectors (H1 bulb) would be fine — I need 2 of the same type.

Thanks!

Andy in New Hampshire

[66S]

H3 bulbs? I remember PB Tweaks selling nos yellow 128 reflector assemblies with lens and chrome rim for $4 each at the Roundtop swap meet many moons ago. Got any left Brett?

[Nordschleife]

Hopefully someone has a couple of these to sell?

Or maybe one of the sellers of the new reproduction Hella 128’s is offering the reflector as a separately purchasable assembly?

Best,
Andy in New Hampshire

[pemz0r]

Hey Nordschleife,

Whats wrong with yours, are they missing material? If not you can get them re-silvered.

Here are some early ones i restored.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8AZRLiFxUM/?img_index=7

[Nordschleife]

That would be great! Thanks, pemz0r. But yes, there is some internal corrosion from water getting in over 50+ years. So the curved reflective surface is no longer uniformly smooth. Is it possible to level the reflective surface sufficiently to get a good working surface to be re-silvered?

Best,
Andy in New Hampshire

[pemz0r]

Yea, just sand them down.. If you look at image 3 you can see where the rust was eating the outside of lens, inside the reflector part. Make sure you get them "silver" plated and not chromed. Silver plating is for mirror restorations.

[Nordschleife]

Thanks, I can do the surface prep. But who does that kind of yellow silver-plating work? Do you do it? I’m interested!

Best,
Andy in New Hampshire

[pemz0r]

The place I use is in CA, but with a quick search I found this company.

https://www.amidonjewelers.com/page/...storation.html

After it was plated, I sprayed a special yellow paint on it.

[jaudette3]

I have some original reflectors if you are still looking.

Cheers,
John