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Electrical => Electrical => Topic started by: dl7265 on August 07, 2012, 07:43:11 PM

Title: Park Light Housings
Post by: dl7265 on August 07, 2012, 07:43:11 PM

What have you guys found on the inside finish ? Mine appear to be original and look like chrome. I know later cars were usually white painted. Not sure if it's a plant variance or what. The exterior is definitely  zinc dichromate ( gold).
Thanks,
DL

Title: Re: Park Light Housings
Post by: nut465gs on August 09, 2012, 09:50:34 AM

Don,

I don't know for sure what was the factory coating, but it was kinda like chrome, but it probably was not chrome. I just used that spray can paint that they call 'chrome' paint.

John

Title: Re: Park Light Housings
Post by: Mark Ascher on August 09, 2012, 10:41:02 AM

My theory - the Special/Sportwagon housings were white inside. The Skylarks were silver.
Eastwood makes a good substitute, but don't recall what the name is.

Mark

Title: Re: Park Light Housings
Post by: nailr65 on August 09, 2012, 08:38:34 PM

I've used Krylon Dull Aluminum.  It is a great match to the gray color found throughout the Skylark
Dave

Title: Re: Park Light Housings
Post by: dl7265 on August 09, 2012, 10:07:15 PM

Thanks, I have some chrome type paint I can use then, when they come back from being re plated.

DL