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Ray P · 01-25-2014, 10:47 PM

I am about to begin restoring the headlights on my 30 coupe. I have read posts recommending resilvering the original reflectors while I have been advised by others to use repros. I do plan to use halogen bulbs. Does a halogen bulb work OK with silvered reflectors? I'm wondering if the higher intensity beam or possibly higher heat could possibly cause the silver to discolor or prematurely tarnish or some other adverse effect. I have also been told that in order to achieve optimum light output I should use new repro lenses. I have seen many posts recommending the use of original parts where possible. I have a pair of original lenses that I was planning on using. I had never considered that they might not be suitable but will get new ones if needed to achieve better illumination. I would appreciate any comments on these questions as well as any other advice on headlight restoration.

01-25-2014, 10:47 PM	#1
Ray P Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lexington Kentucky Posts: 38	Restoring headlights I am about to begin restoring the headlights on my 30 coupe. I have read posts recommending resilvering the original reflectors while I have been advised by others to use repros. I do plan to use halogen bulbs. Does a halogen bulb work OK with silvered reflectors? I'm wondering if the higher intensity beam or possibly higher heat could possibly cause the silver to discolor or prematurely tarnish or some other adverse effect. I have also been told that in order to achieve optimum light output I should use new repro lenses. I have seen many posts recommending the use of original parts where possible. I have a pair of original lenses that I was planning on using. I had never considered that they might not be suitable but will get new ones if needed to achieve better illumination. I would appreciate any comments on these questions as well as any other advice on headlight restoration.