Phase 1 V70 headlamp reflectors.

Tetleysmooth · Apr 19th, 2019, 09:31

Has anybody used this stuff:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283315382498?ul_noapp=true

I was going to have a bash at spraying my headlamp reflectors with it. No mention of heat resistance in the ad though - not that I can see anyway.

Alternatively, if anyone has a half decent set of headlamps for sale, please feel free to pm me.
Ta.

volvo again · Apr 19th, 2019, 13:50

Why muck about with this stuff which probably won't be any good anyway...
You can get brand new headlights for £80 ish from PFS
https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...15_671_678_718
Secondhand ones may be just as bad as the ones you've got

Bob Meadows · Apr 19th, 2019, 16:27

None of these so called chrome finish paints are a descent substitute for the headlamp reflectors- if painted they will always look painted & not reflect as they should.
You can achieve a descent finish particularly if clear coated—but not for the above.
As previously advised go for the proper thing; avoiding disappointment
Regards Bob

rasvolvo · Apr 20th, 2019, 04:54

I have wrapped my reflectors with oracal polyester film 351. The lamps look new and nighttime performance is great. I simply cut small strips and applied them, doesn't even matter if they overlap.

Tetleysmooth · Apr 20th, 2019, 06:56

Minty is going to supply a pair of good used headlamps for me.

I may still try to do something with the lamps I take off.

Curious now.

Apr 19th, 2019, 09:31	#1
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	Phase 1 V70 headlamp reflectors. Has anybody used this stuff: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283315382498?ul_noapp=true I was going to have a bash at spraying my headlamp reflectors with it. No mention of heat resistance in the ad though - not that I can see anyway. Alternatively, if anyone has a half decent set of headlamps for sale, please feel free to pm me. Ta.

Apr 19th, 2019, 13:50	#2
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:04 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	Why muck about with this stuff which probably won't be any good anyway... You can get brand new headlights for £80 ish from PFS https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...15_671_678_718 Secondhand ones may be just as bad as the ones you've got

Apr 19th, 2019, 16:27	#3
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:14 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	None of these so called chrome finish paints are a descent substitute for the headlamp reflectors- if painted they will always look painted & not reflect as they should. You can achieve a descent finish particularly if clear coated—but not for the above. As previously advised go for the proper thing; avoiding disappointment Regards Bob

Apr 20th, 2019, 04:54	#4
rasvolvo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2023 05:42 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: kingston	I have wrapped my reflectors with oracal polyester film 351. The lamps look new and nighttime performance is great. I simply cut small strips and applied them, doesn't even matter if they overlap.

Apr 20th, 2019, 06:56	#5
Tetleysmooth Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainham, Essex	Minty is going to supply a pair of good used headlamps for me. I may still try to do something with the lamps I take off. Curious now.

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