Cleaning the inside of DOT headlights

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

Yes, don't touch the mirror.  Rinse is OK, but only touch the glass.
------Original Message------
From: Andrée-Anne Bourgeois
To: Mark Rosenkrantz
To: john at westcoastgarage.net
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: RE: Cleaning the inside of DOT headlights
Sent: May 22, 2010 10:25 AM

John,

Whatever you do, don't rub the mirror finish : this stuff is so thin, you'll
get to the bare plastic in one or two strokes. Ask me how I know... 

Now, if there is dust/fog/stuff on the reflector too, you must find a way to
dislodge it with a proper liquid. Maybe some dishwasher soap diluted in hot
water ? 

Louis-Alain


-----Message d'origine-----

You can use liquid, a long thin screwdriver or stick and some towels (like a
big Q-tip).  Rinse with isopropyl alcohol or deionized water.

Mark Rosenkrantz

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> From: john at westcoastgarage.net john at westcoastgarage.net

> While prepping for a brake and light inspection to revive a salvaged CQ,
> I've been informed I'll have to clean the INSIDE of the headlights.
> They're fogged (not moisture) and the result is they're not emitting
> enough light to allow the test equipment to operate properly.   Looking
> for BTDTs, cleaners, techniques, etc.  I'm guessing they have to come
> out to do this, but maybe one of you knows otherwise.
>
> TIA!  John



Mark Rosenkrantz
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