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Frankie
03-09-2008, 04:58 PM
I need help on how to clean the inside of the headlight due to a globe exploding inside the headlight

Help thanks
MikeyG
03-09-2008, 05:19 PM
heat gun or hairdryer untill the seal becomes soft then it opens.. take it out.. clean it
dupac->
03-09-2008, 05:20 PM
post pics of dirtyness..


but yeah if u gonna do what mikey said.. u gotta have patience.. and seal them back up properly.
Raztaz
03-09-2008, 05:26 PM
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45494&highlight=headlight+housing first few steps there show you how to take it apart
Frankie
04-09-2008, 09:19 AM
thanks guys very help full thanks for the info i will take a photo and show ya
Frankie
04-09-2008, 09:33 AM
where do you buy the original sealant to glue the headlight back together again...
dupac->
04-09-2008, 06:23 PM
u can use silicone
zco
04-09-2008, 10:35 PM
just take hte headlight off your car and try to airgun it out via the lighbulb holes.
Frankie
05-09-2008, 09:18 AM
yeh i used the compressor but it doesnt get rid of it, its still there
TheGoodDeal
05-09-2008, 03:15 PM
where do you buy the original sealant to glue the headlight back together again...

You can buy RTV Silicone (high temp Silicone) at Autobarn. Normal Silicone may not stand the heat of head light.
Frankie
05-09-2008, 04:19 PM
okay yeh i dont know if i am game enough to take it apart