![]() ![]() It was the actual headlamp reflectors I meant, not just the surrounds, looks much better now. I think I'm OK on the method, not the first time I've had to dismantle headlamps. Next question: Does anyone have to hand a telephone number or email address for Geoff Smith (the reflector re-chromer)? I'd hate to send it off only to find he's on his annual leave :o(Īdrian, since the bumper might be off for a week or so I'll finally get round to doing that little improvement. Other option could be to find one of these companies that make chrome stickers and see if you could get a bit of chrome material large enough to cover the reflector. Believe it’s designed for exhaust repairs but it may just be reflective enough to get your car through and MOT. The only other quick fix I can think of would be to try applying aluminium tape, which you can get from Halfords and the likes. I have tried using the Plasticote chrome paint before and can confirm it would not be suitable and it is no more reflective than normal silver paint. Mike, I've got some spare headlight bits I could send you if they'd be useful, e-mail: idea "at" ukgateway "dot" netĪdrain, I think Mike is talking about painting the actual reflector rather than the surround. I can send you step by step photo's if you like. I have just colour co-ordinated mine, took about 5 hours total, including paint drying time. ![]() The car is off the road for the winter so a longer-term fix can be applied then, I just want to avoid the full re-test fee if at all possible o) MG MGF Technical - Painting headlamp reflectors as short-term fix Hi all,Īs expected one headlamp failed the MOT on beam diffusion, there's not time to source a new unit or have the mail-order re-chroming job done so I'm interested in whether anyone who has simply re-painted the reflector with PlastiCoat or something similar had trouble with the MOT? ![]()
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