Date:         Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:31:08 -0400
Reply-To:     John Graham <theklube@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Graham <theklube@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: '88 headlight upgrade options?
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com>
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Shawn,

I also have an 88 Westy and several years ago I finally got fed up with the
fact that my headlight lenses didn't look bright and clear, but had a sort
of haze to them.  I figured that was diminishing my light somewhat, so I
cleaned them.  I took them out of the buckets and washed them with just
plain dish soap and distilled water.  I rinsed well with distilled water and
they came out just as clear as can be.  I did not do any rubbing of any sort
on the inside.  Just let the sloshing soapy water do its thing.

To dry them ( and this is important) I laid them face down on a warming tray
(an electric heating pad would do well too) and set a fan blowing across the
top of the opening where the bulb is inserted - for a couple of hours.
They've stayed clean for a couple of years now.

I also have upgraded to higher wattage bulbs that I got from Frank Condelli
and added the relay kit as well and they are brighter.

But just cleaning the darn thing made me feel better.

John Graham
88 Westy - Charlotte NC & EveryBus this weekend!!