Tail Light Reflectors

**A V** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 09:58 AM

The tail lights are now chromed, clean and ready to be mounted.

But the reflectors, the square bits in the middle, which I think were originally red, have faded into a light pink that I feel looks really bad.

Is there any chance I can find a replacement, does anyone sell this?

If need be I can post a picture.

A V

alfazagato · #2 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 10:07 AM

Which car is this for?

**A V** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 10:27 AM

Sorry Alfazagato, you are right, forgot to say it is for a 1964 Giulia Spider - 101.23.

As I said, I can post pictures.

Regards

A V

morelisse · #4 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 12:24 PM

If you're looking for the reflectors for the long Carello taillights, I bought a pair from OKP Parts & Engineering GmbH, München, Ihr zuverlässiger Händler für Alfa Romeo und Ferrari Ersatzteile

Tried to find them on their website to pass you the link but couldn't find them. But I am sure they have it, you can email them at: shop@okp.de

good luck

alfazagato · #5 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 03:20 PM

I was going to suggest OKP. Good service.

**Za-gato** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 06:43 AM

Hello,
I was in contact with OKP some weeks back regarding the rear reflectors (101.23) but unfortunately out of stock. They didn't say if or when the reflectors will be available again.

If more than me asking for these we might be successful to gain refill

**user459** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 07:50 PM

If you can't find new reflectors, Tamiya makes a translucent red paint for polycarbonate plastic. A couple light coats can help to return the reflectors to red from pink. Do a search on Tamiya PS-37 or go to PS-37 Polycarbonate Spray Translucent Red 3 oz (tam86037) Tamiya Plastic Model Paint Polycarbonate. No connection with retailer.

GTD · #8 (**permalink**) 07-11-2009, 05:30 AM

Terry's recommendation of Tamiya PS-37 is great!

My only beef with Tamiya is ... they only offer one model of an ALFA.

**ECARRILLO** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-12-2009, 12:13 AM

They also offer a 1965 GTA!!!

**user459** · #10 (**permalink**) 08-17-2009, 09:53 AM

I have tried the Tamiya translucent red on other old taillight lenses. I've done it on both clear and red lenses and both on the face and on the reverse side of the lens. I'm satisfied with the color and the translucent properties of the paint, but have yet to gather up the guts to try it on my own lenses!

Mine still have a good bit of red color to them as compared to other pink ones I have seen. I pulled off the polished aluminum reflector to examine the back of the lens and I can see areas of fading.

Does anyone have an old set, even cracked or broken, that I can experiment with? I'll gladly pay the postage and publish my findings here. Maybe we can come up with a good solution to the pink problem.

**A V** · #11 (**permalink**) 08-20-2009, 11:44 AM

Terry

Thanks for your advice on the paint for the reflectors, I have now got the Tamiya PS-37 and I have tried it on some clear plastic bits. Seems to work quite well.

Just like you, not brave enough to try it on the reflectors! Any more news on this?

Would you think that the lenses should be painted inside or the exterior?

Regards

A V

**user459** · #12 (**permalink**) 08-20-2009, 03:13 PM

Antonio,

Both Larry Benson and I have tried the Tamiya paint on the inside of the reflectors and they look great! The aluminum foil peeled right off and can be glued back on. I just got a piece of 3M Reflective material from a sign maker I know and will try that in place of the aluminum.

The painted one is the one on the left in the first and last pictures: