I did the same with my Jetta headlights after reading it on the list,
completely cleaned the reflective coating off.  For years I cleaned them
with alcohol...no problems just a little extra time.  I ended up
replacing mine with new ones, oh well live, learn and give VW your
money!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Derrek Wittmann [SMTP:dwittman@GONZO.SHORE.CTC.EDU]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 1998 12:46 PM
> To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Cleaning head lights in dish washer
>
> I put my head lights in the dishwasher  last night to get the film off
> of the inside of the lamp.  When they came out they were clean and
> half
> of the reflective chrome was gone from the inside of the bulb.  Does
> anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
>
> Thanks
> Derrek Wittmann