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(Message started by: davidberryman on Dec 13^th, 2006, 7:31pm)

Title: headlamps
Post by davidberryman on Dec 13^th, 2006, 7:31pm

Hi all!
Have recently bought 2.3 Ultima, stripping down to give good Waxoyl etc, and rebuild over next few months...read somewhere on this site that can paint headlamps black, having removed lamps and taken lens/reflectors off on wiping reflector area (part of lens) gently the chrome finish is coming straight off...so should i be considering painting this area or will it effect lighting? Thanks

Title: Re: headlamps
Post by cossieguy on Dec 13^th, 2006, 7:57pm

The bit you're on about is crucial to the headlight operation as it reflects the light. Don't quote me but i think it'll fail an mot if you paint them.
Guy.

Title: Re: headlamps
Post by TiberiuS on Dec 13^th, 2006, 8:14pm

You can paint the reflector bonded to the glass lens but not the one behind the headlamp bulbs. The paint does come off easily, mine nearly suffered the same fate.

Regards, Bruce.

Title: Re: headlamps
Post by davidberryman on Dec 15^th, 2006, 8:00pm

Thanks, i may just paint 'em, ringing around to see if can get facelift ones!! Ford cannot supply lens, only lamps @£180 a piece.

Title: Re: headlamps
Post by Atlantic_blue on Dec 15^th, 2006, 8:06pm

Try Ford parts.uk for the facelift lenses about £50 each.

Title: Re: headlamps
Post by davidberryman on Dec 18^th, 2006, 7:17pm

Thanks all, found pair excellent headlamps £30.00 each.