Just 1.8 16V 0 Posted January 9, 2005 Well everyone associated with corrado's know the headlights are not the best at anytime. I have personally done the wiring loom upgrade on my car and it has improved things slightly. But I noticed that the light reflectors are starting to delaminate and aren't very reflective anymore. The question I have is does anyone out there know where the headlight reflectors can be purchased on there own without having to spend a small fortune on completly new headlights? V.W only stock the complete headlight or glass lens. Any help appreciated. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tekara 0 Posted January 9, 2005 No company that im aware off sells the reflectors on there own. All you can really do is keep an eye out for someone selling the lights second hand or take a trip to a breakers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 9, 2005 Just 1.8 16V, Welcome to the forum... The early headlamp units are relatively cheap from VW now considering they come complete with the lenses, I'd buy a new pair and stick yours on eBay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ford 0 Posted January 9, 2005 Two headlights have just come up on ebay, might be worth keeping an eye on them and see how much they go for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted January 9, 2005 i sprayed my old 1s with chrome paint,worked a treat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorpey 0 Posted January 9, 2005 if you know someone with a vw parts discount card you can get the complete headlight units for under 60 quid each Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted January 10, 2005 The brand of the stuff i used was hycote chrome finish.Should be able to get from halfrauds! might take a few coats to get a good finish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andihaz 0 Posted January 11, 2005 Did you have to prime or prep the surface to paint at all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted January 11, 2005 is it actually a mirror like chrome finnish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted January 11, 2005 i didnt prep mine and its not quite a mirror finish but its the nearest you,ll get Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted January 11, 2005 What about having them re-chromed, I am considering doing this with my fog lights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted January 11, 2005 i suggested that a while ago and was told it wasnt possible as the chroming process involved a lot of heat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted January 11, 2005 I've not looked into it yet, but are the originals not chromed??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted January 11, 2005 yep they are but i think they use a different process that is very expensive for one off's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted January 11, 2005 Ahh ok, well if and when I get round to it, I will post the outcome on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris M 0 Posted January 11, 2005 i thought about using some kind of metallic leaf but not sure how well it would work check this website out http://www.tryrelics.co.uk/catalogue/K/02 i wonder what the hologram metal foil would reflect like. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted January 11, 2005 i know that Oichan re did his with an electroplating process. must of been on his site i saw this. or on vortex... hmm :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
