Omega Owners Forum

Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2016, 09:09:42

Title: Rear Saloon Lights
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan 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

Title: Re: Rear Saloon Lights
Post by: TheBoy 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

Title: Re: Rear Saloon Lights
Post by: sjc on 06 February 2016, 12:17:11

White vinegar is usually good at removing green goo.  Doesn't attack the plastic or rubber either.

Title: Re: Rear Saloon Lights
Post by: terry paget 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.

Title: Re: Rear Saloon Lights
Post by: 05omegav6 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 ;)

Title: Re: Rear Saloon Lights
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2016, 18:55:06

Helps give an idea  :y

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/BEA44BB5-8655-432F-B190-A9FF587D1FE1_zpsrla10by6.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/BEA44BB5-8655-432F-B190-A9FF587D1FE1_zpsrla10by6.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Rear Saloon Lights
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2016, 19:01:31

Keyboard brush, air duster and lots of warm water then... Be prepared to get mucky ;)