TR4/4A Rechroming TR4 tail lamps?

[CinneaghTR]

I am getting the bits together for the chromer. For those of you who have done this, do you need to remove the small aluminum housings for the light fixtures? They are pressed in the chromed light housing and if I don't have to remove them, I won't. I don't see a problem with them being chromed aesthetically if the chromer thinks they will survive the process.

Has anyone removed and then reinstalled them?

Thanks!

 

[Geo Hahn]

I left them in when I had those parts chromed. The chromer said nothing and everything went together and works fine. I do not recall if they got plated or if the guys put something on that bit to keep it from getting plating.

 

[HerronScott]

Jeremy,

Boy wish I could remember what I did with mine when I had them rechromed so I could help but that was too long ago (27 years!).

Does your plating company have any advice on this? If no one else has an answer for you, I can check some of my spares to see if it jogs my memory.

I found my receipt for the plating and it was $90 to plate the 2 taillight housings and the 2 front side marker housings back then. I'm guessing that it's a little more expensive these days. :frown: I do seem to recall that I sent them to a different company than my rear bumper as I had to find a company that would do pot metal plating.

Scott

 

[CinneaghTR]

Thanks, guys. As always, you are very helpful.

I'll leave the housings alone and see what the chromer says.

Scott, this is Hanlon Plating in Richmond and they had a lot of great recommendations. They do pot metal, too.

 

[HerronScott]

Jeremy,

Let me know how they turn out for you. I think Hanlon was who I had rechrome my rear bumper although I can't find the receipt for it now.

Scott

 

[toysrrus]

Howdy Gents,

Would someone please PM, Email or Post "Hanlons" contact info.

Thanx, Russ

 

[Geo Hahn]

FWIW -- Mine were $90 each 3 years ago but they were beautifully done.

 

[HerronScott]

Hey Geo,

Thanks for the info on more current pricing. Who did you use?

Scott

 

[Geo Hahn]

Royal Plating in Tucson.

 

[CinneaghTR]

The chromer said the aluminum housings could stay in the tail lamps.

 

[HerronScott]

Geo,

Thanks! I think I remember you mentioning them before. They don't seem to have a website though so how can I bookmark them!

Jeremy,

Definitely let me know how those turn out for you since Hanlon is close to me (relatively).

Scott