A83 Posted October 17, 2022 Report Share Posted October 17, 2022 Looks like the headlight rims (square) are stainless and tarnished. Could they be aluminum? Tried.sanding with 1000 grit and polishing and no improvement. Would it be better to try a professional polish or get them chromed to match the front bumper? I can't find any good ones for sale. Got a quote to chrome or polish for $200 each. I am looking into the cost of electropolishing. Appreciate any help. Thanks A83 Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight FitzSimons Posted October 17, 2022 Report Share Posted October 17, 2022 The factory "square" headlamp rims are chrome plated alloy. It will not be possible to polish them. For one thing chromium is very hard. Also, the chromium is very thin. Under the chromium is a layer of nickel. It's been a while since I checked but Studebaker International had NOS ones, and for a lot less than $200. Also, check Stephen Allen's. --Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted October 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2022 Thank you - is the windshield trim stainless as that seemed to shine up very well. Could the headlight rims be rechromed if all all else fails? what is Stephens? Thanks again Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted October 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2022 FYI Studebaker International has them for $150 each fyi. I bought them - not cheap but saved $100 from the $400 chrome quote. Thanks again. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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