Front turn signals

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Front turn signals

Postby Funcar » Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:07 am

I removed my front turn signals to see if I can restore them. They seem to be in pretty poor condition. Looks like the PO put a new socket in one of them. Chrome plating is no existent. Thinking of using the aluminum tape that is used on sheet metal ducts. Perhaps aluminum paint? Any suggestions or solutions you have used?

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Re: Front turn signals

Postby spider2081 » Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:24 am

I would post in Wanted section for good used signal lights and see what you find

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Re: Front turn signals

Postby DieselSpider » Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:40 pm

You can clean up the reflector and glue mylar mirror film to it.

About $10 at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Mylar-Reflective-Material-Feet-Mil/dp/B0013LUKR8

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Re: Front turn signals

Postby RRoller123 » Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:53 pm

I wonder if that "chrome" paint would work on the interior plastic reflector area? That might do the trick.
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Re: Front turn signals

Postby DRUMMOND » Sun Jul 03, 2016 10:54 pm

Aluminum roofing tape works well. finish with mothers aluminum polish


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