The Ford Barn

dave m · 11-01-2013, 01:15 PM

Who is the best person for headlite reflector resilvering i want someone who is experienced with old fords---thanks

H. L. Chauvin · 11-01-2013, 03:28 PM

Hi Dave,

Bert's used to offer this headlight re-silvering service & they always did an excellent job; then they stopped ............ maybe because the person they subbed it out to quit doing it; however, they may have found somebody recently to do it ........... or, maybe they can recommend someone.

Dale G. · 11-01-2013, 05:41 PM

Riker Restorations, Craig Riker. 419-290-4442.

roadster · 11-01-2013, 05:54 PM

NEWLY TOOLED ALUMINUM 1 BULB HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS

For Year(s): 28-31

Made from the original Ford prints. We have corrected the location of the center socket by moving it 1/16" off center, to allow you to correctly focus your headlights per the Ford service Bulletins. The word Top is stamped on the back of the gasket grove so you install the reflector correctly. The new reflector is aluminum plated, polished and sealed from the air. The aluminum finish has the same 92% reflection as the original silver plating, but silver will tarnish in a few months and your reflection will be reduced. The reflectivity of the cheap chrome reflectors is 65%, silver is 92% reflective, but reflectivity will diminish with in hours as tarnish and oxidation builds up on the surface. The sealed Aluminium process is 92% reflective and since it has been sealed it will maintain that 92% for many year to come. Minimum industry standard for headlight reflectors is 80%. Clean using a soft rag with soap and water. This is the one bulb style

Part #17940 NEWLY TOOLED ALUMINUM ... $ 89.95 NEWLY TOOLED ALUMINUM 2 BULB HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS

For Year(s): 28-31

made from the original Ford prints. We have corrected the location of the center socket by moving it 1/16" off center, to allow you to correctly focus your headlights per the Ford service Bulletins. The word Top is stamped on the back of the gasket grove so you install the reflector correctly. The new reflector is aluminum plated, polished and sealed from the air. The aluminum finish has the same 92% reflection as the original silver plating, but silver will tarnish in a few months and your reflection will be reduced. The reflectivity of the cheap chrome reflectors is 65%, silver is 92% reflective, but reflectivity will diminish with in hours as tarnish and oxidation builds up on the surface. The sealed Aluminium process is 92% reflective and since it has been sealed it will maintain that 92% for many year to come. Minimum industry standard for headlight reflectors is 80%. Clean using a soft rag with soap and water. This pair is aluminum plated two bulb.

Part #17950 NEWLY TOOLED ALUMINUM ... $ 89.95 try www.brattons.com

SteveB31 · 11-01-2013, 05:54 PM

We only quit offering them due to the cost getting higher and higher. the guy that did them for us was Acme Silver Plating. He does a great job.

Bob
Acme Silver Plating
Montrose, CO.
970-249-8996

Steve Becker
Berts Model A Center

Mike V. Florida · 11-01-2013, 09:30 PM

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Nickle plate then aluminum plate by Uvira same process as space telescopes

Tom Wesenberg · 11-01-2013, 09:58 PM

Brinkman's 651-698-8577. It was $55 each the last I heard.

11-01-2013, 03:28 PM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Head lite reflectors ? Hi Dave, Bert's used to offer this headlight re-silvering service & they always did an excellent job; then they stopped ............ maybe because the person they subbed it out to quit doing it; however, they may have found somebody recently to do it ........... or, maybe they can recommend someone.

11-01-2013, 05:41 PM	#3
Dale G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 292	Re: Head lite reflectors ? Riker Restorations, Craig Riker. 419-290-4442.

11-01-2013, 05:54 PM	#4
roadster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Severn,Maryland Posts: 132	Re: Head lite reflectors ? NEWLY TOOLED ALUMINUM 1 BULB HEADLIGHT REFLECTORSFor Year(s): 28-31 Made from the original Ford prints. We have corrected the location of the center socket by moving it 1/16" off center, to allow you to correctly focus your headlights per the Ford service Bulletins. The word Top is stamped on the back of the gasket grove so you install the reflector correctly. The new reflector is aluminum plated, polished and sealed from the air. The aluminum finish has the same 92% reflection as the original silver plating, but silver will tarnish in a few months and your reflection will be reduced. The reflectivity of the cheap chrome reflectors is 65%, silver is 92% reflective, but reflectivity will diminish with in hours as tarnish and oxidation builds up on the surface. The sealed Aluminium process is 92% reflective and since it has been sealed it will maintain that 92% for many year to come. Minimum industry standard for headlight reflectors is 80%. Clean using a soft rag with soap and water. This is the one bulb style Part #17940 NEWLY TOOLED ALUMINUM ... $ 89.95 NEWLY TOOLED ALUMINUM 2 BULB HEADLIGHT REFLECTORSFor Year(s): 28-31 made from the original Ford prints. We have corrected the location of the center socket by moving it 1/16" off center, to allow you to correctly focus your headlights per the Ford service Bulletins. The word Top is stamped on the back of the gasket grove so you install the reflector correctly. The new reflector is aluminum plated, polished and sealed from the air. The aluminum finish has the same 92% reflection as the original silver plating, but silver will tarnish in a few months and your reflection will be reduced. The reflectivity of the cheap chrome reflectors is 65%, silver is 92% reflective, but reflectivity will diminish with in hours as tarnish and oxidation builds up on the surface. The sealed Aluminium process is 92% reflective and since it has been sealed it will maintain that 92% for many year to come. Minimum industry standard for headlight reflectors is 80%. Clean using a soft rag with soap and water. This pair is aluminum plated two bulb. Part #17950 NEWLY TOOLED ALUMINUM ... $ 89.95 try www.brattons.com

11-01-2013, 05:54 PM	#5
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Head lite reflectors ? We only quit offering them due to the cost getting higher and higher. the guy that did them for us was Acme Silver Plating. He does a great job. Bob Acme Silver Plating Montrose, CO. 970-249-8996 Steve Becker Berts Model A Center

11-01-2013, 09:30 PM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Head lite reflectors ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nickle plate then aluminum plate by Uvira same process as space telescopes __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

11-01-2013, 01:15 PM	#1
dave m Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 427	Head lite reflectors ? Who is the best person for headlite reflector resilvering i want someone who is experienced with old fords---thanks

11-01-2013, 09:58 PM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Head lite reflectors ? Brinkman's 651-698-8577. It was $55 each the last I heard.