I'm restoring a couple sets of headlights that I have here and I noticed that the bottom portion inside the headlights don't have any reflective coating on them.
Do they come like that or has it just came off?
I'm planning to use some of that mirror like tape that jcassidy used and was wondering if I should put some of this stuff on the bottom of the headlight bucket
I'm on the same situation myself. I have a few sets of turbo coupe headlight boxes. I wanna try the "wrap" material in chrome. It reflects wonderfully when put on cars
The Bottoms Are Not Coated From Factory.
Would it be a bad idea to put some of the mirror tape on the bottom?
I'm thinking it might conflict with the light beam but I know the headlights would nicer if all the white would be shiny instead
The buckets are designed to reflect and focus the light a certain way. I would think if you put mirror tape on the bottom, you risk scattering the beam.
I guess you can try it and report the results. Worst case, you can remove the tape.
Putting anything on the bottom will greatly increase the amount of light aimed upward/glare. It might not be so bad adding something to the very rear of the headlight housing, but anything in front of the bulb will bounce the light upward. This is useless for lighting up the street, and just causes additional glare for oncoming drivers. Since there is more light in areas that are NOT usable, it may also affect your pupils slightly and harm night vision.