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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Default Clean smokey look from passing lamps?

Not sure where to look but has anybody had any luck trying to clean the inside of their sealed beam passing lamps. Mine has a somkey look on the inside near the top half of the lamp.
Trying to find a way to clean the inside through the bulb hole without leaving water spots on the inside?
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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On my '09, I took them off the bike after removing the bulb/socket, and swished isopropyl alcohol around on the inside several times. It removed the film and dried with out leaving any residue.

At first I tried using swabs and other things but they all left dust or lint. I tried the IPA and it worked fine.

After the last wash, I just let them set for a few minutes until dry and then put them back on the bike.

I did the stock headlight the same way as it also developed some film on the inside.
 
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That's a great idea, I'll give that a try.
Thanks for the help!
 
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