Grime inside marker lens

[half cab]

Any of you ever had this build up between the lens and the white backing on the ends of your side markers?...if so how did you get it out...They are org and in good shape just got that ugly grime in there..don't want to buy new ones...

 

[sprdv1]

Buy used, that don't have Grime....



>>>>>>>LOL<<<<<<<<

 

[Broncitis]

If you are careful, you can split the lens from the back housing and then clean it with a toothbrush and detergent, then super glue back together.

You can also try just spraying soapy water in from the bulb socket, but that does not usually do it it on its own.

 

[NicksTrix]

try soaking them in soapy water for a while, then shake shake shake...

 

[Past_Miner]

Try soapy water and a pipe cleaner. You should be able to bend the pipe cleaner over on itself and sneak it down into the inside corners to scrub the lens without taking it apart.

 

[Cooper]

I've had good results with all kinds of small items, especially 3-D complicated parts, using a sonic jewelry cleaner. In addition to jewelry, they are used to clean eyeglass frames, where the hinges are small, intricate and fragile, both metal and plastic. They get gummed up from skin and hair oils, hair care products and dust from the environment.

Some use plain tap water, others soap and chemical solutions. Maybe your wife has one already?

You could try venting steam from a vaporizer into the piece, also mix a small amount of dish soap (cuts grease/oil well) or alcohol - like Listerine into the water first. Essentially a mini steam cleaner. Shaking vigorously with warm / soapy water first seems like a real quick and easy thing to try first though.

 

[broncosbybart]

new ones FTW. they only cost between $6 and $10 each.

 

[half cab]

new ones FTW. they only cost between $6 and $10 each.

True,but shipping is a few bucks short of the price for the set....

 

[sprdv1]

True,but shipping is a few bucks short of the price for the set....

Dig up one of them mason jars in the back 40 dude..