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I really want to keep my original nav lights

Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by Davidoc, Jul 11, 2024.

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  1. Davidoc, Jul 11, 2024
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    Davidoc Senior Member

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    I've asked this question a few years back in a post and some people really tried to help but I was not able to come up with anything at the time that would work for me. Just thought I would ask one more time to the group. Anybody know how to save these nav lights? I think they're classy and special for the boat. I don't want to change the fixtures I'm willing to put LEDs inside but I've got to figure out a way to repair or replace these any ideas?

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  2. Pascal, Jul 11, 2024
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    New sockets and LED bulbs.
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  3. MBevins, Jul 11, 2024
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    You could go to a fab shop that does aluminum work, they would have the stuff needed to polish the housings.
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  4. Capt Ralph, Jul 11, 2024
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    Sorry brother that I did not have any ideas years ago. Don't remember your post.
    Shame on me. :(:(
    I'm sure a better plastic shop can make some kind of new lens. Even clear if you use colored LEDs.
    The alloy looks pretty good enough for cleaning and at the worst; powder coat vs re-anodizing.
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  5. Davidoc, Jul 13, 2024
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    I will keep you posted. Thanks
  6. PtJudeRI, Aug 4, 2024
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    You could get them polished or plated. A triple nickel plating gives a somewhat warm hue that I personally really like. Did it with a few of the deck hatches years ago. Came out great. Def rebuild with LED guts.
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  7. Davidoc, Aug 5, 2024
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    Thanks, they are on the bench and I'm doing just that.