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matt
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« on: April 13, 2011, 10:40:53 AM » |
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hello took brake light lens off to see why it looked so dull. What I found is the bottom half of reflector part(shinny chrome) not there looks as though it was rubbed off. Does anyone know of a fix without replacing whole assembly. Thanks Matt
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olddog1946
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2011, 11:43:28 AM » |
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clean it up the best you can, sand it , then paint with some of that cheap chrome paint from wally world..it will help..though I don't think a replacement brake light should be all that expensive...but haven't checked, so who knows..
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2011, 12:27:24 PM » |
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Line it with foil. The kind you wrap food with. Simple fix and won't melt or peel.
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Kaiser
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2011, 12:48:00 PM » |
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The other options are definitely cheaper. The entire base can be ordered from HDL for $93. That's a lot of foil!
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John U.
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2011, 05:06:53 PM » |
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Keep an eye on Ebay listings for Valkyrie parts. I've never seen the reflector alone offered but you can find the whole assembly, used, quite a bit cheaper than 93 bucks.
Alternately, keep an eye out (on Ebay) for a Radiantz LED taillight, they aren't cheap but throw a lot of light and the reflector becomes just a support for the LED board, won't matter if it has chrome on it or not.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2011, 05:53:28 PM » |
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Foil or paint are so-so. If you can find a small piece of the same bright silver plastic, like from an old flashlight, cut it up and glue it in.
An LED taillight array is an excellent upgrade.
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2011, 06:20:39 PM » |
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Several of us have done the Radiantz LED replacement and it's a huge improvement over stock. Plug and play. They list at $99.99. I got mine off eBay for $89.99 / free shipping, but a certain individual got his for $89.99 from Amazon but applied for the credit card and got $30.00 off with free shipping. http://www.radiantz.com/cart/index1.html?16.html&1 |
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2011, 05:42:08 PM » |
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I'd call PINWALL (1-330-879-9910). My guess is that you have about a 99% chance of getting a OEM replacement in like new condition for about 1/3 to 1/2 price, including s/h. I've had very good results getting stuff (like new rear wheel/ like new rear caliper and several other things) from them. I can't imagine that there have been alot of requests for tail light assemblies, so your chances should be good.
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2011, 10:04:36 PM » |
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You can also switch to a sylvania 3496 bulb and you'll have a brighter brake light. Claims to be 3 times brighter.
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