Tail light Re Chrome

[Jack A.]

Hi Guys,

I am presently restoring a 61. My Tail Lights and front Parking Lights and Tail Lights are badly pitted. I was told to have the original ones re chromed if possible because of the quality of the originals over the after market. I am having trouble finding a good source of chrome work locally. Is that true about the after market lights? If so I would send then out if there were a recommended shop.

Thanks,
Jack Alexander 35730

[John F.]

Re: Tail light Re Chrome

Jack, I bought new repros from CC for front and rear lights and I am very satisfied with them.

John

[Mike M.]

Re: Tail light Re Chrome

agree with john. get the repos. they are just a tad better chrome than originals and less costly than having your originals rechromed. mike

[Mike M.]

Re: Tail light Re Chrome

Hi Jack, are you planning on having the car judged?
If so, compare closely, some of the repops have NTP configurations.
ie: recently we have seen replacements that have a thicker bezel area next to the body.
Typically a minor deduction.
HaND

[Jack A.]

Re: Tail light Re Chrome

Hi Guys,

I'm not sure if I will get it judged but I'm doing like I will. That is where the advice to get the originals re chromed originated. I think the guy I talked too said that the originals have a line around the exterior perimetrer that the repo's don't have. I'm getting a lot of things from CC in that a local NCRS Judge I know recommended them as a source.

Thanks,

Jack Alexander 35730

[Dennis A.]

Re: Tail light Re Chrome

Paul's Chrome will do a good job with the pits, allow leadtime and $$$. I believe CC lights come from Trim Parts. These are great lights and if judging is not a top concern... this is the best way to go.