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R50/53 Pollen on inside of headlights

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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Pollen on inside of headlights

After washing my car i notice that it looked like some pollen had built up on the headlights, but after closer inspection, it's now apparent that it is on the inside of the lens. Is there any way to disassemble them for cleaning or do I have to buy new lights??
 
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 10:02 AM
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you would essentially be doing the "joey mod". just minus changing anything. headlamp assembly in the oven at X deg for X time, glue softens and can pull the lens off. get new butyl glue and stick back on
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 07:46 AM
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Yes, you'll want to take everything off the headlight and remove the bulbs and bake them to loosen up the sealant that keeps the lens to the housing. Then you can open them up and customize the inside at the same time if you'd like. I did this and blacked out my headlight housing and put a slight flake over the black. Just make sure you do a good job with sealing them back up so that nothing can get inside. Someone did it HERE that you can check out.
 
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