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Originally Posted by Jacques Reed
I looked into Macs and Dennis Carpenters reflectors for civilian vehicles a while ago and one difference I noted was the lack of the 3 spring steel clips to hold the headlight lens. There could be other differences.
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Thanks Jacques. I was pretty certain it wouldn't be straightforward, and there would be some differences.
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Originally Posted by Lynn Eades
Basically the reflector (steel pressing) is first brass plated and then silver plated.
It comes down to what the annode is, as to what the plating is. I was dissapointed as it was not stated what the finish was and I doubt the reflective ability is anywhere as good as a silvered finish. Add to that how useless these lights were from new, and really it's a con job, in my opinion. There is a reason why they were silvered.
I guess if you are rolling out a vintage car for a daytime show it doesn't matter. When you pay freight from USA to N.Z. and it is much more that what the item costs to buy, then you put the item on a shelf and look for your best original, and put it down to experience.
Anyhow, get yours re-silvered. It's worth it!
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Good point. I'll let folks know how I get on with the re-silvering...
Thanks,
Owen.