headlight ball housings

[Bill W.]

looking for the correct color or finish for the headlamp supports (ball housings )on my 65 .so far I have tried glass beading , to light . wire brushing , to shiny . what I believe looks good was glass beading the heavy corrosion off then using a fine wire brush on my bench grinder leaving it smooth but to shiny then dipping in acid . That gave them a slightly dark smooth finish . What is the correct color ?

[David H.]

Re: headlight ball housings

The same as the motor gearbox housing. I have some nos ones from 1983 I will take a picture of them and compare to some used ones. Davidimage.jpg

[Bill W.]

Re: headlight ball housings

Thanks Dave my finished product looks just like your photo .

[David H.]

Re: headlight ball housings

Remember that one is old so surely tarnished from new. You have the right idea with bead blasting but watch your head size 220 works good. I mix and some walnut shells just to soften the bead blasting process. And then the fine wire wheel will finish it.