05-06-2018, 01:00 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-06-2018, 01:06 PM by Stuart Joseph.)
Hello Jon. I have been using the method you describe since 1974 with no problems.
However - beware silicon to 'glue' the reflector to the glass as some will turn the silvering black. I use 'Uni Bond' 'one for all' crystal high grab adhesive, available from Wickes. The end product is a much lighter (no pun intended) lamp.
To prevent the rim becoming detached I silver solder a 4BA nut to the inside of the bottom bowl and use a 4BA screw though the rim.
Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire
Stuart
Hello Austin - your description of the original mounting method is correct but there is a danger of the rim becoming inadvertently detached.
I have recently replaced the rim, glass and reflector for a gentleman's RM whose rim became detached whilst driving and were run over.
Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire
Stuart
However - beware silicon to 'glue' the reflector to the glass as some will turn the silvering black. I use 'Uni Bond' 'one for all' crystal high grab adhesive, available from Wickes. The end product is a much lighter (no pun intended) lamp.
To prevent the rim becoming detached I silver solder a 4BA nut to the inside of the bottom bowl and use a 4BA screw though the rim.
Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire
Stuart
(05-06-2018, 12:59 PM)AustinWood Wrote: The original reflectors are spring loaded an keep everything in place. The reflectors push against the rims and so keep the bayonet fixing secure.
I fact I find them a bit of a fiddle to remove on my car with no likelihood of detaching inadvertently.
Hello Austin - your description of the original mounting method is correct but there is a danger of the rim becoming inadvertently detached.
I have recently replaced the rim, glass and reflector for a gentleman's RM whose rim became detached whilst driving and were run over.
Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire
Stuart