Rockne33DLXRoadster Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Finaly I found a nice set head lamps for the Rockne. Will send them to chrome shop next week, will restore the inside of lamps also. How to restore/ polish the reflectors? Looks like it silver plated? Thank you Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 My reflectors were polished for 55 years with "talcum powder" before they needed re-silvering. The silver plating company that re-plated them said any good silver polish was better (do not use silvo because it is too abrasive) and to remember to polish straight out from the center. Don't polish in a circular motion they said because it will diffuse the reflected light. With 50/32 candle power bulbs I have no trouble driving 50 mph at night and being able to stop within my headlight beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/487296.html?1413892320 Edited July 30, 2017 by rbk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Apparently they used alcohol and lamp black in the old days. I have a quote from an old magazine about it on my headlight page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I agree on Uvira. They've done two cars for me. OUTSTANDING brilliant 6V headlights were the result ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Yes , lampblack. I have been told this by 2 extremely experienced "old timers" , mid 80s & early 90s. One said use kerosene , the other turpentine. Use as per advice above. Gentle radial , rather than circular strokes. Do not become too aggressive , or you will diminish the reflectivity. Better to do not quite enough than just a little too much. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockne33DLXRoadster Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 i am always speachless about the know how here in Forum. Thank you Gentlemen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 OK, I'll bite: Hardware stores seem not to carry lampblack any more, and it's a pain to make your own in suitable quantity. Where can I get some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Grimy said: OK, I'll bite: Hardware stores seem not to carry lampblack any more, and it's a pain to make your own in suitable quantity. Where can I get some? Might try an artist's supply. I think some people still mix their own colors and I believe lampblack is one of the pigments they use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, ply33 said: Might try an artist's supply. I think some people still mix their own colors and I believe lampblack is one of the pigments they use. Thank you, ply33! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightcoupe Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Buy direct from the UK, https://www.inoxia.co.uk/products/chemicals/elements/lampblack Or order from the same supplier through Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Lampblack-Carbonblack-Soot-Pigment-500g/dp/B00B0D2SEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1934 commander Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 okay we got a smaller amount what type of cloth do we use silk ? this could be messy any more thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Ash Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Try cotton balls. They are very soft, won't scratch. Don't use polyester puffs, too abrasive! If the lampblack doesn't do it, try just a little Bon Ami ["Hasn't scratched yet!" is their motto] and water with a drop or two or dish washing detergent like Dawn. Your grocery store may have some silver wipes which can remove tarnish using mild abrasive and a little chemistry, but keep that as a last resort, as you don't want to remove too much silver. Rinse thoroughly in warm water and pat dry with a soft cotton dish towel. Whatever you use, go slowly and gently, and quit when it's good enough, not perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I had very good results with UVIRA Link to UVIRA https://industrynet.com/listing/1837323/uvira-inc Google UVIRA: https://www.google.com/search?q=uvira+plating&rlz=1C1YBKB_enUS506US544&oq=Uvira&aqs=chrome.4.69i57j0l5.6395j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Ford Barn Link about UVIRA https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22089 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Lampblack , of course is extremely fine carbon. A perfect abrasive for the task. Old soft rags made from well-worn pure cotton T-shirts sure make good polishing laps. Uvira is a permanent fix. Cleaning if ever needed should still be done gently. As Gary says , just a very small drop or two of dishwashing detergent in a small pan of water. - Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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