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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 ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/