Mag Replacement Reflectors

[Bill Campfield]

Can anyone explain in laymen's (i.e. newbee) terms what I should do to purchse the correct aluminum replacement reflectors for C and D Maglites for the new TerraLUX MiniStar SSC drop in bulbs. Any information about opening size, surfacing, flood vs. spill, cam or camless, where to purchase, and any other issues would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Bill

 

[rcnuk]

Bill,
You don't need to replace it. Shouldn't be any heat issues and the stock reflector is pretty good. As far as hole sizes and textures they run the gambit. Modamag doesn't sell these here any more but his old thread has some good info to start with. Reflectors

 

[CLHC]

Greetings and Welcome to CPF!

Well, if you're interested in looking for it, you can try checking out The LED Shoppe found here:

http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=48_56_73

Enjoy!

 

[AFAustin]

You can also try LightEdge: http://www.light-edge.com/products.asp?section=Mag Reflectors&cat=42

I bought a nice LOP reflector for a Mag mod there and have been happy with it.

 

[XtreMe_G]

if u purchase one of the aluminum reflectors, the opening is too small for your terralux drop in, so you're gonna have to bore out the hole. Another alternative is to sputter the reflector with clear acrylic or even hairspray.

 

[Bill Campfield]

Thanks everyone. I haven't ordered the TerraLUX Ministar bulb, but my experience with other Mag drop in units is the extra tight spot. Then there's the center hole and ring distortions that occur with stock Mag reflectors when the beam is widened. Any helpful experiences here? Bill

 

[ace0001a]

Yeah, the cheapest way to enlarge the hotspot and smooth the artifacts is sputtering your reflector yourself. There are many threads here on how to. Some have tried the new clear reflective paint ( http://paint-and-supplies.hardwares...eum-reflective-finish-spray-paint-108759.aspx ) with positive results (I think).

 

[Bill Campfield]

Thanks Flash,
I've read that sputtering the stock refector is an improvement, but it seems that you'd have to get it exactly right with the first shot. I'm just not that good with spray cans. I'd rather pay for a manufactured replacement, but it's been hard to make an enlightened choice. ---Bill

 

[XtreMe_G]

use hairspray then, if u dont like it u can wash it off. on what brand to use.....sorry cant help you there

 

[gunga]

I've heard about the hairspray thing a few times, does it work well long term? Does it have problems in the heat?

I'm curious how well a harisprayed reflector works after a few months. Doesn't hairspray use an alcohol base? I got some alcohol on a platic reflector recently and now it's nice and cloudy (couldn't clean off the cloudiness, ended up scratching it up).