Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
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Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
Hi all,
I am sure I saw a thread where someone overhauled their rear light assembly, IIRC painting the reflectors with metallic paint. I can't locate it. If someone knows where it is, I'd be grateful.
Thank you
I am sure I saw a thread where someone overhauled their rear light assembly, IIRC painting the reflectors with metallic paint. I can't locate it. If someone knows where it is, I'd be grateful.
Thank you
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
Would it be this one by chance?
viewtopic.php?t=17592
Looked thru it not too long ago. Shows painted housings.
viewtopic.php?t=17592
Looked thru it not too long ago. Shows painted housings.
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
I did some experimenting on one of my old Alfa's tails several years ago. Believe it, or not, white paint on the reflectors worked better than silver, giving a brighter, more even light thru the lenses. I got the idea because my '92 Alfa has white plastic housings. I also tried shiny aluminum tape, and still, the white looked slightly better.
Dean
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
I am all thumbs. Can't figure how to remove the tail light assembly. Please take mercy upon me and guide me :)
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
White paint..... and flat or satin.
Jack
Arlington, Texas. USA
1989 635csi
Automatic
Arlington, Texas. USA
1989 635csi
Automatic
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
So how does one remove these tail light assemblies after removing the lenses? Don't want to damage any of that brittle plastic by trying my way randomly...
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
From inside the boot (trunk) there are 3 8mm. hex. washer nuts on the top and 3 on the bottom. See pics.
Remove these and the whole unit will come out.
Remove these and the whole unit will come out.
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
'85 M #228
'87 M #367
'88 High line.
'10 X5
‘84 Alfasud 1.5 ti
'85 M #228
'87 M #367
'88 High line.
'10 X5
‘84 Alfasud 1.5 ti
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
Thank you. I was being too shy about getting the unit out after removing the bolts. It was so stuck I thought I had missed fasteners or plastic clips. Got them out now. A couple of the bolts were stuck and the entire rod came out, but I figure that should not be a problem.
What a dirty mess in any case. No seals between the lenses and the assembly, that must be why... Anyone figured a way to replicate these seals on the cheap?
What a dirty mess in any case. No seals between the lenses and the assembly, that must be why... Anyone figured a way to replicate these seals on the cheap?
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
AFAIK those seals are still available from the dealer cheaply.
They are ALWAYS rustier than you thought!!!!!!
'85 M #228
'87 M #367
'88 High line.
'10 X5
‘84 Alfasud 1.5 ti
'85 M #228
'87 M #367
'88 High line.
'10 X5
‘84 Alfasud 1.5 ti
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Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
Closed cell weather proofing foam can be cut to fit, I haven't tried to used it, however, others state it works fine. This is available in different thickness.
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Roger
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Roger
89 635CSiA (11/88 build)
AlpineWeiss II (218)/Natur(0200)
87 L6 635CSI Sold
87 MB 560SL Sold
AlpineWeiss II (218)/Natur(0200)
87 L6 635CSI Sold
87 MB 560SL Sold
Re: Thread on overhaul of rear light assembly?
I don't have much to go by since I have no old seal, any close up picture would help. Thanks!