[AT] restoring tractor lights

[Cecil E Monson]

> Cecil, I have a 1922 Dodge with one headlight that lost it's silver a long
> time ago.  The other reflector was like new.   I took strips of chrome tape,
> the kind that comes in about 2" rolls, and "lined" the reflector starting from
> the middle out.  Overlapping happened, of course, but does not show behind the
> outer lens (where it would if it were clear glass).  From 6" away it is hard
> to tell what has been done.  Oh yes, the best part is that it gives as much
> light back to you now as the other +good+ reflector.     Yes, I know there are
> vendors who will re-silver antique car headlight reflectors, but I am a
> depression child too and find a lot of satisfaction in a good outcome  for
> little money.     PS Aluminum foil does not work.  Ask me how....
> Carl in VT


	I agree with the fact that aluminum foil does not work. I have taken
it out of several old lights I have here where someone tried it. All you have
to do is look at it and you know it wasn't much good. I have an idea the
"reflective" paint I ordered from Eastwood is as good as the chrome tape, Carl.
I'm going to give it a try and see what happens.  What a person should have
is a meter that measures light when screwing around with this stuff. It is
impossible to tell by eye what the difference is in the amount of light. I
used to have a good setup when I worked in the lab at Sylvania but no more.

Cecil
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Cecil E Monson
Lucille Hand-Monson
Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole

Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment

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