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Subject:Re: cleaned headlights-- a HUGE difference
From:Doug Alcock
Date:Fri, 23 Nov 2001 08:41:29 -0500

>Looking at the lights at night I could also see that my cleaning was not as
thorough as I thought-- but they were >VERY clear and bright and clean looking
where I did clean successfully. I will have to get inside with a new home >made
coat hanger wire Q-tip tomorrow and do a more thorough cleaning. I could see a
few still visible areas of film >even though I was 95% effective with my first
cleaning. I might as well do it as long as the enthusiasm is still >with me.
>
>I recommend everyone clean the inside of your headlights. You will be glad you
did.

FWIW I used pour a little methyl hydrate in headlights as a cleaner/solvent. It
helps lift the dirt and it evaporates away cleanly and quickly (no water
spots!).

Cheers,

Doug Alcock
'84 Westy "BlueBelle"
Toronto, Canada
http://www.torontovanagon.com