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56 manx Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2008 Posts: 224 Location: central Il.
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 12:37 am Post subject: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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Hello,
I'm finally getting ready to buy some new headlights for my buggy after I've blew them off for several years. Anyway, I 'm hoping one of you guys out there can give me some info on a set from Speedway.
I'm looking to get some gloss black powder coated ones [Dietz if possible] and the one on the link [below]don't actually give hardly any info about them and talking to Speedway on the phone was no better.
I asked a question on the Q & A [ the third one] and he said painted gloss but I think he may be wrong and they actually might be powder coated. I was hoping that a knowledgeable employee would answer like on some other questions I'd read, but no such luck.
I'm hoping someone out there knows one way or another. Paint or powder coat? The picture on the link sure make them look flat.
Thanks
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Black-Dietz-Type-Headlights-Halogen-Bulb,35748.html |
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Gary0302 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2007 Posts: 596 Location: Coastal NC
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 5:34 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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The video that is also part of that link also states that they are painted black, and in the video they appear to either be glossy or semi gloss, but there may be a mesh-type filter between the headlight and the studio light to soften the reflection. I have had the stainless steel version for 10 years; I wipe them down occasionally with Windex just to get off the grime and the bugs.
My headlights came separate from the bulbs, so if Speedway Motors has a return/refund policy, what harm could it be to order them to see if you are happy with the results? If no one else chimes in from having actually purchased this exact set, that may be the way to go. And also just to clarify, Speedway Motors does advertise these as being Deitz-type; they do not claim that they are actually the Deitz brand.
Maybe this photo of the headlights can help sway your decision:
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GS guy Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2007 Posts: 967 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 6:36 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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If they're painted, easy enough to get the shells powder coated whatever color you want after purchasing. I've had good luck with Speedway parts - never disappointed and generally some of the best prices around. Only drawback I can see is you'll start getting their 1/2 dozen of so catalogs about every 3 months!
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hillmotorsports Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2014 Posts: 432 Location: Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 7:34 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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Gary
Awesome highbeams yes but....
It's not the stainless headlights that impressed me most in your picture!
I bet they were expensive, or would be after your wife caught up to you! _________________ Rosemarie and Paul Hill
Morrisburg, Ontario
(With way more projects than spare time!)
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 7:37 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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hillmotorsports wrote: |
Gary
It's not the stainless headlights that impressed me most in your picture! |
there is headlights in that picture?????? |
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 7:59 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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I see three pairs of headlights........ _________________
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Gary0302 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2007 Posts: 596 Location: Coastal NC
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 9:04 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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Headlights are headlights, my friends; we all know that they can come in many shapes and sizes. _________________ Gary David Holbrook
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BL3Manx Samba Member
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56 manx Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2008 Posts: 224 Location: central Il.
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 12:37 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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Thanks for the replies.
Gary0302, when I said Dietz I meant Dietz type. Incidentally when I first seen the Dietz styles advertised I almost thought at first they were in fact the real deal as Summit sells real King Bees. Although they're probably not near as good as the older ones, not too mention not made in the USA. They're still an option though.
BL3Manx, thanks for the links but I'm not trying for an old look, I'm more interested in a gloss black PC. I have some gloss black powder coated wheels that are described in most stores as painted when they are in fact powder coated, that's why I was hoping to find someone on here who knows either way. Stores don't always describe their products as they really are and the employees sometimes know even less sadly.
Thanks anyway guys and have a pleasant Memorial day. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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56 manx wrote: |
Anyway, I 'm hoping one of you guys out there can give me some info on a set from Speedway.
I'm looking to get some gloss black powder coated ones [Dietz if possible] and the one on the link [below]don't actually give hardly any info about them and talking to Speedway on the phone was no better.
I'm hoping someone out there knows one way or another. Paint or powder coat? The picture on the link sure make them look flat.
Thanks
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Black-Dietz-Type-Headlights-Halogen-Bulb,35748.html |
I run a pair of those exact Speedway Black Dietz knock offs on my Volksrod..
Not gloss... more satin.. and they are just paint..
I used a pair of chromes on my buggy..
Neither are a bad product for the price...
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Wetstuff Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 700 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Dietz Headlight Question? |
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5-6 ...other than rubber and fluids, I prefer 60's era parts if available, but if you don't care, and are looking for gloss w/o paying more for coating than the tin, consider 2K clearcoat. I used it once just to see and it worked OK. Not bad, if you don't have access to a decent gun and/or have need for more paint. (I used Amazon's link because it has reviews..)
http://www.amazon.com/Spraymax®-Glamour-Gloss-Aerosol-Usc-3680061/dp/B0043B7UQY
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