WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

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WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by SteveP » 29 Apr 2013 03:07 pm

As above, brand new headlight wanted for drivers side UK please. Probably wouldn't consider used unless absolutely pristine (unlikely!)
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by MCHUDD » 29 Apr 2013 03:47 pm

Hi Steve.
I know you said new but if you can't find one, i have a couple of used one
somewhere. I could check on there condition if you want.
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by Chris_C » 29 Apr 2013 04:30 pm

Has anyone taken a reflector out to see if it is plastic or is actually metallic? I keep meaning to have a look.

If it is, then re silvering would be a viable option:
http://www.chromerestorationspecialist. ... silvering/
http://www.ashfordchroming.com/headlamp ... estoration

I know some of the Saab 900 boys have done that, we are around the same era.
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by macplaxton » 29 Apr 2013 09:17 pm

Chris_C wrote:Has anyone taken a reflector out to see if it is plastic or is actually metallic?
Doesn't really matter. Both can be re-silvered, just different ways of doing it.
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by classicswede » 29 Apr 2013 09:20 pm

They are metal, I was just looking at one last night.

http://www.classicswede.co.uk/Head_ligh ... 35441.aspx

The prolem with repairing them would be the nylon clips. It might be possible to make new clips, I can have a look at doing them
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by MCHUDD » 29 Apr 2013 09:28 pm

Hi lads.
Just found a headlight with no glass on it but the reflector
is in perfect condition.
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by Chris_C » 29 Apr 2013 10:00 pm

macplaxton wrote:Doesn't really matter. Both can be re-silvered, just different ways of doing it.
Really? Whats the method for plastics, would be interested for a non Volvo project.
classicswede wrote:They are metal, I was just looking at one last night.
Hero :D

Worst case, polymorph the clips ;)
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by macplaxton » 29 Apr 2013 10:18 pm

Chris_C wrote:
macplaxton wrote:Doesn't really matter. Both can be re-silvered, just different ways of doing it.
Really? Whats the method for plastics, would be interested for a non Volvo project.
*Cough* not sure off the top of my head. It's like the scooterists I used to see round London village with their open faced helmets that were chrome finished.

Actually, I'll see if I can find a picture, but I think the Citroen GS headlamps are composite, that is a metal back bowl and a plastic front "horn".

[quickly Googles] For (re)silvering plastic reflectors, the process to look-up is "vacuum metalising" and here's your starter for ten... http://www.vmclimited.co.uk/
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by Chris_C » 29 Apr 2013 11:32 pm

Cheers chap!
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by SteveP » 30 Apr 2013 10:52 pm

So this is all very interesting, but has anyone got a new headlight? :D :lol:

i'm all up for resilvering etc, but NOS Hella lights can still be found and since I got my last one for £20 it seems the most cost effective way of doing it
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by macplaxton » 18 May 2013 08:19 pm

SteveP wrote:Thread title: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)
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As above, brand new headlight wanted for drivers side UK please.
Make your mind up!

n/s = nearside = left side = passenger side.
o/s = offside = right side = driver's side.

Which is it?

There's an offside one on fleabay, but you're probably already watching it.
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by classicswede » 18 May 2013 10:10 pm

Is that not the one that was on a week or so ago and sold for £40 ish?
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by macplaxton » 19 May 2013 12:08 am

No idea, it's a current listing so benefit of doubt - maybe the fella had two? :?
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by SteveP » 20 May 2013 02:06 pm

Thanks Mac, errrm can't remember which one I need now due to my stupid posting. Will go for it if it's the right one!
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Re: WTD: Brand New N/S Headlight (RHD)

Post by macplaxton » 20 May 2013 02:55 pm

SteveP wrote:Will go for it if it's the right one!
Right right or right correct? :? :D
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