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Mr.OmegaMan

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Rear Saloon Lights
« on: 06 February 2016, 09:09:42 »
What's the best way to open them up ?

Not sure if this is a common thing that happens over time, I suppose i have what you'd call algae or something that resembles it on the inside of the lense on the side the part between the wing / boot lid. It's on all the rear lamps, If this is a unheard of thing i'll get some pictures when possible if my description makes no sense  ;D

Probably doesn't help that the car is parked near trees, Especially with the damp weather etc..

Not really an issue yet but if it's a relatively straight forward job I'd like to clean them, If not will source some clean ones at some point.

Thanks in advance...  :y
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Re: Rear Saloon Lights
« Reply #1 on: 06 February 2016, 09:25:54 »
The green mould normally only appears on the rubber seals around outside, and quicker removed with a pressure washer.

Not ever seen in inside
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Re: Rear Saloon Lights
« Reply #2 on: 06 February 2016, 12:17:11 »
White vinegar is usually good at removing green goo.  Doesn't attack the plastic or rubber either.
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Re: Rear Saloon Lights
« Reply #3 on: 06 February 2016, 13:53:32 »
I had one fill up with water, still worked, but the MOT tester pointed it out so I took it off and drained it. If imagine, if left, it would have grown algae inside it. Obvious cure would be to remove and fill with vinegar, shake up, leave a while, then drain, rinse, dry and refit.
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Re: Rear Saloon Lights
« Reply #4 on: 06 February 2016, 18:53:35 »
Nail brush and patience  ;) watch your fingers though, the lense edges are rather sharp :y

A bead of sikaflex once done might be q good idea to prevent recurrence... Obviously with the lights off the car ;)
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Re: Rear Saloon Lights
« Reply #5 on: 06 February 2016, 18:55:06 »
Helps give an idea  :y



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« Reply #6 on: 06 February 2016, 19:01:31 »
Keyboard brush, air duster and lots of warm water then... Be prepared to get mucky ;)
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