[FWDLK] Repo Lenses & Rechroming

["Here,There or Somewhere" <ron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

While Surfing the net I found this to be some interesting information on
lenses

   -----Original Message-----
       From: Here,There or Somewhere <ron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
       To: Philvener@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Philvener@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
       Date: Sunday, November 15, 1998 19:34
       Subject: lenses

• Can a lens with chrome in it be redone, say the backup lens on a 55 Plymouth

Greetings  from California. Yes, we can reproduce ANY lens(tail, turn,
park, dome, sidemark,
etc). Basically, we start with an original lens(damaged or faded is
ok) and make a mold which will be
filled with a "liquid plastic" specifically for this purpose. All colours
and textures will be correctly
duplicated assuring the OEM look. Unfortunately, we are not able to
do plastic-chrome, however
after the lenses are completed there are several companies out there
that can put on the chromestrip.
In most cases, the new lenses are superior to the original and are
true showpieces. If you are able to
"borrow" the lens you need made from a friend who has an original this
is the best way to go
although complete lenses have been created from pieces. I am conferring
with people like yourself
because the craftsman is not online yet. Antique and vintage lenses
can be hard to come by and
expensive. Lens reproduction prices start at $25. We don't do assembly
housings however and it
should be noted that some jobs require a more detailed process and
prices are adjusted accordingly
to guarantee the highest quality possible. All work is satisfaction
guaranteed. I hope this gives you an
outline of the process. Any questions you may have will be welcome
and replied to. Saving money is
sometimes worth the many steps along the way. Thanks, 
 Philvener@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 Mark and Don
55 Belvedere 2D, Ht. ..55 Belvedere Cv,... 55 Savoy 2D,... 53 Belvedere 2D, Ht....