Changing headlamp reflectors 96 Mk2 Chim

I looked into those reflectors you mentioned and unless you want to change the fixtures for fitment along with a different lamp holder assembly than what is currently fitted.

I supplied replacement reflectors to many owners a fair few years ago and unfortunately there now impossible to obtain at sensible prices. My old supplier in Germany wants about £400 a set as he only has a very limited supply left.
And that's not the end price as I still need to convert fixings and add on shipment.

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "change the fixtures for fitment along with a different lamp holder" but it sounds a bit scary! I'd read on here it's possible. I only bought them based on that (by digging around on here) - they actually arrived today and I have to say the quality is absolutely fine. I was expecting to have to do some jiggery pokery to get them to fit - are you saying that they can't be made to fit?

I had been looking for the original Bosch ones (part no 1305 314 930) for months and months but gave up - as well as being used on a 70s/80s (IVECO?) truck they were also used on the 964. As rare as...well... If I can't butcher these Heritage VW ones to fit, I'll have to get my ones rechrome...

Do you have a picture of the rear of those reflectors you got as the picture I posted above is of the original fitment.

I VW ones have a bigger opening on the rear and no attachment for usual H4 lamp.

It looks like with a bit of ...er... "Persuasion" they'll fit, but I'm just guessing because I haven't even started to take off the originals yet..

Approx 43mm dia for lamp holder and overall reflector size is 186mm

These units are 170mm diameter and 45mm hole in the middle

These were on Car SOS, an alternative to electroplating
https://www.chromespray.co.uk/

Definitely saw a V12 XJS' grill being done on Car SOS

Can that stuff take the heat output from a standard car halogen lamp.

Would be good LED conversion.