Existing headlight refurb pics

[CHIMV8]

Thought they came up really well.

Main chrome reflector recoated,silver inner surround recoated, and lenses cleaned/polished up internally and externally

Stronger strength bulbs fitted as well.

Existing Bezel surrounds replaced with new,so they actually look like they fit now!

BEFORE

AFTER

Edited by CHIMV8 on Monday 24th December 12:44

Edited by CHIMV8 on Monday 24th December 12:45

[Malcster]

Been needing to do this for months now, my passenger-side one is starting to corrode slightly.

If you don't mind me asking - Where did you go / How much was it to have the reflectors re-coated?

Also, how easy was it to remove/re-fit them?

Cheers!

[Sardonicus]

Nice mastic skills makes a change looks nicer/brighter at the front end now

[CHIMV8]

Malcster said:

Been needing to do this for months now, my passenger-side one is starting to corrode slightly.

If you don't mind me asking - Where did you go / How much was it to have the reflectors re-coated?

Also, how easy was it to remove/re-fit them?

Cheers!

Steve Darville of SD Autotec of Borobridge who has been involved with TVR for more than 25 years, he served his time at Harrogate Horseless Carriages.

[Mr Supercharged]

Did you consider fitting the VW Lupo headlights instead?

[ChimpofDarkness]

Looking great Mark

[CHIMV8]

Mr Supercharged said:

Did you consider fitting the VW Lupo headlights instead?

I love the original look,the Lupo is a bit like 'rabbit in the headlights'shocked look,and the Tuscan look should stay with the Tuscan in my opinon.

It wasnt cheap at £100 a light but you pay for what you want,and the stronger bulbs are amazing.

By the way i got new bezels for £50 delivered, and they fit perfectly(unlike my original ones)

[locodude]

This is the next winter job for me after new clutch and uprated brakes! Need a new lens as well on drivers side.

[CHIMV8]

locodude said:

This is the next winter job for me after new clutch and uprated brakes! Need a new lens as well on drivers side.

Keep it original,its meant to be that way!

[Bassfiend]

The Christmas Fairy has been good to me this year so a Lupo light conversion could be on the cards...

Phil

[locodude]

Got my reflectors back from the platers yesterday. Cheapest I could find a new one for was £88 + vat and carriage! These were £36 inc vat for both!!!

[Sardonicus]

locodude said:

Got my reflectors back from the platers yesterday. Cheapest I could find a new one for was £88 + vat and carriage! These were £36 inc vat for both!!!

Bargain

[locodude]

Just wondering which bulbs to fit? Should I fit 100/80's back in or go for the new generation of 65/55's e.g. Osram nightbreaker/ Ring ultima max etc...?

[Nosh]

locodude said:

Got my reflectors back from the platers yesterday.

Which platers?

Got a linky, mate?

Ta
Nosh

[locodude]

Prestige Electroplating in Mexborough South Yorks. 01709 577004 Not sure if they have a web site.
I did a bit of the work by burning the old coating off, just like burning paint off. You can still see a bit of roughness where there was some corrosion but in general I'm well chuffed. Certainly knocks the socks off the price of a pair of new ones!

[QBee]

locodude said:

Just wondering which bulbs to fit? Should I fit 100/80's back in or go for the new generation of 65/55's e.g. Osram nightbreaker/ Ring ultima max etc...?

I stuck the Osram 60/55 in mine, bought off Flebay for about £11,
Very pleased with the results. Can actually see the river BEFORE I am n it now.