Re: [T3] was>Too many rear-enders - Rear Lighting

[Westfalia <swharris@adelphia.net>]

Jim Adney wrote:
> 

> Don't use the Dremel on the reflector. I'm afraid it might polish things up but
> remove the hard chrome layer and after that the corrosion would happen
> quickly. I'd use a chrome/metal polish of some kind.
> 

Guess I was not too clear.  I'm using the wire brush on a Dremel tool
for the brass spade contacts and bulb bases/ears.  I just used windex
and some chrome polish on the reflectors.

> For bulb contacts I use a dental tool that I can reach in there and scrape the
> stuff off. This is tedious but it works. Once they are clean I put some grease
> on all the parts that contact the bulb. This will prevent further corrosion and
> keep the bulb from freezing in there. Keep the grease off the glass, though.
> The heat there can cause the grease to darken and reduce the light output.
> 

Good suggestion, but still looking for a "tarnex" type spray on
corrosion remover though.  Any thoughts??


Steve

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