hi I have 1968 Beaumont which I just finished a ground of restore I've have owned it for over 40 year. Ever since I have owned the taillights have never been bright it is hard to tell when they are flashing I have tried changing the bulbs even tried led lights is there any other suggestions.
Hi just fixed this problem the other night on my car.
take the bulb out and clean off any corrosion at the two contacts. Also clean up the outside of the bulb socket and the tail light housing where it slides in. I use a wire brush or sand paper. Just have to make sure the bulb is getting good contact and ground.
racer6929 said
Aug 3, 2014
Then add Dielectric grease to stop it recurring.
Brian said
Aug 3, 2014
If I read you right you are talking about brightness of the bulb.
Check to see what the colour or finish is on the inside of the housing, silver, flat white or what.
You could also go for LED bulbs. Ask Lefty on here which ones he used, they are good.
JC2+2 said
Aug 3, 2014
Also make sure the inside of the lense is clean. At lot of dirt can accumulate there over the years. If the outside of the lense is dull and weathered there is a product out there that will bring it back like new. Can't remember who makes it though. It's actually for plastic headlight lenses but works great for all plastic lenses.
hi I have 1968 Beaumont which I just finished a ground of restore I've have owned it for over 40 year. Ever since I have owned the taillights have never been bright it is hard to tell when they are flashing I have tried changing the bulbs even tried led lights is there any other suggestions.
take the bulb out and clean off any corrosion at the two contacts. Also clean up the outside of the bulb socket and the tail light housing where it slides in. I use a wire brush or sand paper. Just have to make sure the bulb is getting good contact and ground.
Check to see what the colour or finish is on the inside of the housing, silver, flat white or what.
You could also go for LED bulbs. Ask Lefty on here which ones he used, they are good.
Also make sure the inside of the lense is clean. At lot of dirt can accumulate there over the years. If the outside of the lense is dull and weathered there is a product out there that will bring it back like new. Can't remember who makes it though. It's actually for plastic headlight lenses but works great for all plastic lenses.