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I don't see how to do this without removing the bulb sockets, considering the high heat needed for powder coating. The bulb sockets are crimped into place, making it a challenge to remove and reinstall them without ruining the housing. Can someone explain how they did this in more detail?
I preheated housings to around a 150 silicone plugs in sockets shot them with Columbia coatings chrome powder, put them in the oven at 350 for a few minutes till powder flowed then removed and used an infrared lamp and a small heat gun ( the ones used to remove iPhone screens et).
Only reason I did powder was because I had it, spray on chrome paint will work too and less fuss. Several threads on taillight resto just do a Google search.
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