HEADLAMP REFLECTORS
The part 'which the reflector in a heaqlamp plays in eilsuring a perfect rmng hght is not always appreciated by car-owhefs. The light which reache^ the road dlrectly from the DM+nf +wret®n? f n incons'equential mnsF nf 5 rlff ?hould available, the light bemg provided by the ra?s "^hicl1' reaeh road from the silvered reflector. If the reflector is allowed to hecome dull or tarnished it absorbs light instead of reflecting it, and in eonsequence the intensity of the handlamp beam is lmpamed. The reflector should thfefefore k kept highly polished. For this pwpQse extremely fihq silverpiate pohsh or rouge sh'ould be used. More abrasive polishes, such as those used for brass, will quickly scrhtch and wear away the finely finished reflecting surface.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 386, 22 November 1932, Page 2
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125HEADLAMP REFLECTORS Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 386, 22 November 1932, Page 2
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