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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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Cleaning the Headlights...?

I got clear corners but the headlights on my '98 are a little dirty on the inside, I was wondering if there's anyway to clean the inside of the headlight, is there anyway to pop the headlight glass off the housing and just clean it? Also where can I find those bulbs that look REALLY white in the clear corners? Cause right now i got the original amber bulbs...I bought some supposedly white bulbs...but they where still amber...just a little brighter. So please help me find some white bulbs..
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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please help....
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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yea.i wanted to clean my headlights on my lakeshore blue max...theres like stuff inside it..like a blown bulb n some stuff.lol..but probably gona get the euro headlights that they have out right now....well the clear coner bulbs, ummm..i would go for polarg 1157.. i think thats the size but just a slight of blue tint to it or just get LEDs but you might need to get an equalizer..
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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you could bake them and take it apart, but not really worth it
Old Dec 30, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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at what temp? How brown should I let the crust get b4 I take them out?
Old Dec 31, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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Flitz it!!!
Old Dec 31, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Flitz it!!!
lol, only way i see is to bake them at 250 for ten minute, then pry it apart. when your done flitzing it, then put them together and bake them again to make sure you got a good seal again.
Old Dec 31, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Zamochy
at what temp? How brown should I let the crust get b4 I take them out?
preheat to 350, let bake for 25 min or until golden brown. remove and let sit for 20 to thicken and then mmm mmm mmm

but seriously, about 300 for 13-15 min. take them out and separate the headlight from the housing with overn mits on. then you will have full access to the inner parts for whatever. someone todl me that using a metal polish works nice, but i dont know. dont try it until someone advises it too.
Old Jan 1, 2005 | 02:35 AM
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Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish works great on clear plastics. Gets any funk and yellowing off. Doesn't do much for scratches, but is great for discoloring/haziness. Leaves a really nice shine, and some protection from the elements, too.

Maximariceboi, for a blown bulb or other loose items in your lights, take out the bulb, and use a shop vac on the opening to suck the loose stuff out.

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