David Katsuki wrote: > > When my reflectors and lenses got "shot" - coated with crud (inside) - a > few years back, I actually cleaned the reflector and inside of the lens > with a piece of cloth wrapped around a piece of stiff wire. It's a bit
Good idea. My reflectors are dirty because the lens are cracked and allow rain water in. Every 3 weeks, I get to take them off and dump the water out of them--but that's a different story. I plan on getting some of the 3M film that you can put on headlights to protect them from stones. I figure it ought to keep the rain out. Anyway, when I do, I'll take your suggestion about cleaning the reflectors with one change. I'd propose using a baby bottle cleaner brush instead of the stiff wire. They are approximately the right length, have fairly soft bristles (I would still wrap it in cloth--maybe an old sock?) and are somewhat flexible so that it would, IMHO, be easier to get into all the weird angles and corners of the reflector. Plus, the bristles would fit easily through the bulb hole. Tonya 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs 74 S. Beetle
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