Re: Head lamp reflectors.

Posted by John Icenhower on May 09, 1998 at 23:09:56

In Reply to: Head lamp reflectors.
posted by Wayne Price on May 09, 1998 at 21:51:28

Wayne,
Here is an article copied from the Victoria Association newsletter
Headlight Reflectors!
By: Ben Hadd
When it comes time to restore Model A Ford headlight reflectors, there are several restoration approaches you can take.You can go out and buy some poor quality repros, have some originals chromed or silver plated, or you can do the job a better way.There is a company called UVIRA Laser Optics that has a process that coats the reflector with an aluminized process that is far superior to the original silver plating.Back in the days before sealed beams, reflectors were silver plated.This worked great until the silver began to tarnish.Then you had to either polish them out or be satisfied with diminished headlight brightness.Sealed beams were a technology development that enabled a reflector to be coated with an aluminized process and then sealed to prevent oxidation.UVIRA has developed a technology for aluminized coating mirror surfaces for the aerospace industry that will resist the elements without having to be sealed in a vacuum.These folks are also old car buffs, so they have created a small side business of re-coating collector car headlight reflectors.Reflectors for re-coating have to be original solid brass, in good condition, and without cracks.The price currently quoted is $35 (in 1995) for a reflector between 4 and 9 inches in diameter.This includes the return shipment, and there is no tax required for out of state residents.You have to allow 8 to 10 weeks turn around because they do them so as not to conflict with their primary business.With reflectors coated by UVIRA, and using a 32/32 or 50/32 cp bulb you will have lights equal to or better than a number 6006 six volt sealed beam light.UVIRA does a good quality job, and they are nice people to do business with.They also include a five year guarantee.
UVIRA
310 Pleasant Valley Road
Merlin, Oregon 97532
(503)474-5050

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