Rear Lamp Strip down

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Stevie P

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Anyone got any tips on how to get the lenses out to clean years of dust out?

Can the white sealant be easily pulled apart?

Thanks,

Steve
 
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Ian Patmore

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Stevie, have you managed to remove the tiny rusted screws that hold the chromed bezel to the outer light body without crumbling the plastic (if you are going that far- or just cleaning the lenses)?
 
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Stevie P

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Hi Ian

Yep, I got the small rusted screws out OK, the chromes are intact. Just need to get them chromed also.

Steve
 
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camerashy

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Basically, hot soapy water will make the white sealant pliable enough to pull the lens from the housing. Just don't rush it or you'll likely crack the bulb housing. I ran the blade of a thin penknife in-between the lens and housing too. Some 'sticky residue remover' left to soak on the remnants of the white sealant should see it gone.
 
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Ian Patmore

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Would be interested to hear Steve where you get the chrome surrounds re-chromed. Being plastic... I have only come across two places in the US who regularly re-chrome these. And they don't do anymore (as far as I know)... Worth doing if you can...
 
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status

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I have a set that are new/rechromed,might sell but they aint cheap also got a few decent sets of rear lights that are ok
 
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status

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Hi Steve,tell me wot time you will be sitting down tonight and i will pm you,the lights are cheap but the other bits,well you can make your own mind up,you could also ring me if you want on 01279850343
 
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status

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i only want back wot i paid for em,but like i said they aint cheap,also steve did you ever get that bit for the rocker cover that holds the ht leads in place,dont know if i was dreaming the other day but thought i saw one in my toolbox,i will double check
 
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