72 Headlight acuators

[Jeff W.]

Is it better to have my originals restored or just buy new ones? Probably a dumb question, but .......
Thanks

[Alan S.]

Re: 72 Headlight actuators

Hi Jeff,
Member Bob Demmel, in Texas, repairs, restores and re-plates them. I always like a restored original part. Plus, he's a really good judge and a nice guy!
Regards,
Alan

PS: He advertises his service in the DRIVELINE.

[Jeff W.]

Re: 72 Headlight acuators

I spoke to him yesterday and his prices are reasonable. While I have you, what color paint is on the center grill section behind the license plate?
Thanks for your help Alan.

[Bill C.]

Re: 72 Headlight acuators

Bob did my actuators - excellent job!! Could not be any happpier

The center grill is painted the same charcoal/gray argent that the grills are done in.

[Alan S.]

Re: 72 Headlight actuators

Hi Jeff,
I found the texture to be a bit rougher on my center grille than on the other 2 pieces. I wondered if it was because it was dry sprayed ? Could the fact that it's not chrome plated affect how the paint finished?
Regards,
Alan

[Jeff W.]

Re: 72 Headlight acuators

Alan, please look at the picture of my center grill. It looks charcoal gray, is that right? Can you send me a picture of yours? Also, where can you get the correct color grey?
Thanks
Jeff

[Alan S.]

Re: 72 Headlight acuators

Hi Jeff,
That grill looks very good to my eye. It seems to be the color and texture I'd expect to see.
I have some spray can paint I bought from Paragon a few years ago. It was supposed to be a match for phosphated parts like the hood latches.
Since I was able to phosphate my parts I ended up trying it for the grill and it seems very good.
Do you realize there is the 'recipe' for the original paint? Do a search.
Regards,
Alan