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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Default Headlight Housing cleaning

Hello everyone
Can these housing be taken apart and cleaned? Or is my only option replacing the entire housing?

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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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Yes you will need a heat gun to open the headlight assembly. But you will need a butty tape to reseal it once again. Make sure it well sealed to avoid any moist.
 
Old Jun 23, 2014 | 10:52 AM
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Check internet sights. Some offer decent low cost replacements which make cleaning too much work.
 
Old Jun 23, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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I agree with toyomoho, you can avail some of their services, just make sure to ask a good warranty period.
 
Old Jun 23, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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If you have to clean the inside of the headlight housing, you are having some issues that warrant replacement in my opinion. I get having to get the oxidation off the exterior lens but there shouldn't be a bunch of filth inside unless you have been running with no bulbs installed or the seals were crap to begin with.
 
Old Jun 24, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Patonium
If you have to clean the inside of the headlight housing, you are having some issues that warrant replacement in my opinion. I get having to get the oxidation off the exterior lens but there shouldn't be a bunch of filth inside unless you have been running with no bulbs installed or the seals were crap to begin with.
You have a point, its should be covered by the warranty.
 
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