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  • Bill W.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • March 1, 1980
    • 2000

    headlight ball housings

    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.
    Very Frequent User
    • December 1, 1996
    • 241

    #2
    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

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    • Bill W.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • March 1, 1980
      • 2000

      #3
      Re: headlight ball housings

      Thanks Dave my finished product looks just like your photo .

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      • David H.
        Very Frequent User
        • December 1, 1996
        • 241

        #4
        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.

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