Straker Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 Has anyone found a suitable replacement for the reflective inserts ? The silvering has flaked off in one of the silvered plastic inserts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXCEL V8 Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 I've been wondering about that as well - mine are the same. I wonder if the "directional" nature of the new LED light bulbs would make the reflectors less important? I've been meaning to buy one to try it out. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straker Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 I think that LED might be the only viable solution. I’m going to see if I can find a similar insert in other Lucas tail lights of the same vintage at an auto jumble (I’ve already ruled out Maxi, Mini lights) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directordanw Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 There is a company in Birmingham that re-silvers the reflectors. Can’t remember the name (and it’s not cheap!) but if you run an appropriately worded search it’ll come up. They did a great job on my XJS. Quote Regular restorer. Rather less reliable forum poster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straker Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 Looks like Lucas 791 lights have the same inserts as the indicator lamp. i’ve purchased one from fleabay and will provide an update when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom kilner Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 I imagined the rover sd1 reflector would fit?? The LEDs might work better, but I don't think they are legal if not OE. Probably like a painted number plate though, if you're not looking for trouble, you probably won't get any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjwooll Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Would sticking strips of aluminium foil (to follow the contours) be any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straker Posted September 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Good idea, I’ll probably do that if finding replacement inserts fail. worked out that the fixing nuts are 8/32 so will replace all the existing ones, thankfully the threaded studs in the lenses are fine but the nuts are disintegrating ( a PO had used foil backed rubber as a gasket which I assume had caused this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXCEL V8 Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Straker said: the threaded studs in the lenses are fine Wow! That's really good. I've had to buy 3 lots to get to that point! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom kilner Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 You can buy "chrome" spray paint now, might work if you can get a good key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straker Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 I hope you find this more interesting than my work colleagues.... The inserts from sunbeam rapier lights fitted perfectly..... however they are just as flaky as the originals..... So I tried a couple of the suggested solutions the chrome spray Is not as good as the original mirrored finish its far better than regular silver spray paint. Foil - reflectivity was better but I couldn’t mimic the reflector shape Putting a lamp in both options the chrome spray was significantly brighter and equivalent to the tarnished but complete reflector in the other rear light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXCEL V8 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thanks Rob - that's interesting. Worth trying a LED next? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonOmeara Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Maybe this might work https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chrome-Mirror-Vinyl-Film-Wrap-Sticker-Decal-Stretchable-Reflective-Super-Gloss/143241665649?var=442167857827&hash=item2159de5c71:m:mkawJNuqUti9ii3_Z-ucXTA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted September 16, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hydro dipping transfer is now available in chrome, so if those reflectors are removable they can be recoloured with a bright chrome film. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 I acquired a roll of sticky back foil tape some time ago. It's a bit like silver foil, but can be stuck down. To line the complex shape, I had to cut into strips, but it wasn't too difficult and really increases the brightness of rear light, brake light and indicator. I powered the brake light on for over an hour to heat soak test it and all stayed good. Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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