Reflector removal from monark super delux

[75 Bronco]

Is there a certain technique to remove/replace a reflector from a rear fender tombstone Off a 1952 Monark Super Delux? Can’t believe you would

have to shear the rivets off. I want to get the reflector housing re chromed. Thank you

 

[1motime]

Sorry You have to shear the rivets off. Try to just remove the rivet head. After the plate comes off might be able to grab the rivet shaft and pull out. If not drill and tap for a screw.
These things were not designed to be restored!

 

[the tinker]

Easy fix. Install the replacement reflector, and dab some some small dots of J.B. Weld around the edges of the reflector to hold it tightly in place. Your replacement reflector, if a re-pop, may not fit tight like the original if you don't. Then replace the metal backing, using dabs of J.B. Weld to hold it in. Sometimes the replacements have to be ground down on the edges a tiny bit to snap in. Use a dremel cut-off wheel to remove rivet heads, if need be.

 

[5760rj]

Easy fix. Install the replacement reflector, and dab some some small dots of J.B. Weld around the edges of the reflector to hold it tightly in place. Your replacement reflector, if a re-pop, may not fit tight like the original if you don't. Then replace the metal backing, using dabs of J.B. Weld to hold it in. Sometimes the replacements have to be ground down on the edges a tiny bit to snap in. Use a dremel cut-off wheel to remove rivet heads, if need be.

the Tinker is right, ive done this with the exception of using silicon and putting a big dab on both sides of the backing plate, it can't be seen and can be removed if need be.....

 

[75 Bronco]

Great information, thank you! Bummer i have to force rivets but ill be careful to limit damage

 

[5760rj]

Great information, thank you! Bummer i have to force rivets but ill be careful to limit damage

Take your Time, don't be distracted while doing this...

 

[the tinker]

Have your wife or girlfriend remove your reflector. My wife's nails are perfect for removing small screws, rivets and just about anything else.

 

[1motime]

Have your wife or girlfriend remove your reflector. My wife's nails are perfect for removing small screws, rivets and just about anything else. View attachment 1246276

She doesn't need an opposable thumb? And still handy?

 

[Boris]

Take your Time, don't be distracted while doing this...

Damn straight! If I hadn't been reading 5760rj's post when I was working on mine, I wouldn't have wrecked it.

 

[vincev]

I would use some JB Weld to put the reflector back on.Simple fix. There are many good glues on the market.I like Shoe Goo from Ace.