Headlight reflector re-silvering anyone?

[Gordon_M]

I've been rebuilding the two original headlights on my 1939 Dodge pickup, and starting to get them back together.

 

They are both in excellent order, but the silvering on the reflectors is very poor. No corrosion or damage, it has just worn off with repeated cleaning attempts I think.

 

Anyone have a source for getting two 8" reflectors re-silvered without breaking the bank? I have two NOS headlights I want to keep for the next project, so i would rather get these two replated somehow if I can get the right price.

 

Gordon

[rippo]

hello gordon,

I had a pair 0f lucas L140's done for the bedford by these guys,

 

http://www.vintage-headlamp-restoration.com/

 

Mine are 7" diameter and i think it cost me £20 each and they were very good.

[Gordon_M]

Ta, just what I'm needing, duly saved.

 

thanks again,

 

Gordon

[Gordon_M]

 

 

Thanks for the link, I got two back from VHR today and you can see a before and after shot above with an unrestored original, the two headlight buckets ( 1939 Dodge ) and four E-Pay bulbs.

 

I think you must have got a special deal on the price though, as my bill was £148 for two 7.5" reflectors plus VAT and postage back - still, not like they should need doing again any time soon.

 

ta!

 

Gordon