Re: Packard Headlights

Posted by Peter Packard On 2008/7/8 2:52:32

G'day Matthew, The relay suggestion is a good move to lessen the volts drop at the lights. You do not specify what wattage the Halogen inserts are, but if they are 45CP each then with relays you will be showing at least a 15 amp charge at the ammeter driving with the headlamps on, to maintain a fully charged battery. I would agree that Owen's suggestion to resilver the reflectors is a good way to go, although you may be able to polish them. We used to use "lamp Black" but I have not seen it for years. Under no circumstances should a wax type polish, such as a furniture polish be used. I understand that Silvo and Brasso are also not suitable. I have used jewellers rouge to polish them in the past. It is usually easily obtained from jewellers. There may be some advice available from forum members on other suitable products. best regards Peter Toet