Back in the 70's we had a W115 with euro lights. One of the lenses broke and the reflector got damaged due to exposure to the elements for a prolonged time. I remember specifically personally bringing the reflector to a plating shop and having it replated without any difficulty or extraordinary expense.

At that time it was the only option as the euro headlights were not sold anywhere in the US and getting parts meant a trip to Montreal (which is where I procured the replacement lens, by the way). The reflector was not sold separately at that time so I elected to have the reflector re-plated rather than buy a whole new assembly.

So try a plating shop and see what they say...mine came out just like the original...a mirror-like finish.

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Marty D.

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