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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Fixing chrome backing on off road lights

Any body got idea how to fix the chrome backing? I was thinking chrome paint. But sounds kinda cheesey chrome paint.

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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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I'm no professional, but I like the Idea that you could paint it with some Fred-Meyer paint and call it a day. After all, after the investment on 10$ or under paint, you'd likely not feel too bad if It doesn't work
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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there's really no good chrome paint. the more shine you want, the more money you'll have to dish out.

might try spray-adhesive and aluminum foil or mylar. you'd be surprised at the result
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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You really cannot paint a decent reflector. I think white gloss paint is about as good as you could do. Maybe just paint the bad spots silver and not the whole thing if possible for looks.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by irab88
might try spray-adhesive and aluminum foil or mylar. you'd be surprised at the result
I dig this!

Scrap my suggestion!
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