cloudy headlight

woody12 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:30 AM

Hello: The headlight lens on my electra glide classic is cloudy with a blue-gray haze but the light blub still shines. Any suggestions for a remedy?

ewiltgen · Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:33 AM

I have the same thing on/in my running lights, I will be interested to see if anyone knows a way to clean the inside.

glider · Jun 23rd, 2008, 07:07 AM

What I have done is to take a few drops of dish detergent and water and remove the reflector. Put it in the hole where the bulb goes in and swish it around. Rinse it good and blow it dry with some low pressure air or put it out in the sun for a while to dry it out. When it's thoroughly dry, reinstall it. Looks like new again.

kemo · Jun 23rd, 2008, 07:54 AM

I wrapped a soft cloth on a long round dowel and wiped inside the headlight

~~Fisher~~ · Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kenmol

I wrapped a soft cloth on a long round dowel and wiped inside the headlight

What he said.

dangerdan · Jun 23rd, 2008, 11:20 AM

Its the simple things in life that work the best

Sharky1948 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dangerdan

Its the simple things in life that work the best

Seal the outside of the lamp to make it airtight. Tap a hole and install a pressure fitting. Evacuate the chamber and then fill it with argon gas. Use an ultrasonic wand to remove the haze. Or, wipe it out with a soft cloth.

Fourdogs · Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

What I have done is to take a few drops of dish detergent and water and remove the reflector. Put it in the hole where the bulb goes in and swish it around. Rinse it good and blow it dry with some low pressure air or put it out in the sun for a while to dry it out. When it's thoroughly dry, reinstall it. Looks like new again.

Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa what no Pledge????? Holy Moely am flabbergasted..MY-o-My....

glider · Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:56 PM

And then I coat it with pledge

ha ha ha (just kidding)

woody12 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:41 PM

Thanks fellows for the info. I think I will try the detergent without the pledge.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
woody12 New Family Ride: 2002 electraglide classic Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Posts: 4 My Mood:	cloudy headlight Hello: The headlight lens on my electra glide classic is cloudy with a blue-gray haze but the light blub still shines. Any suggestions for a remedy?

Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
ewiltgen Start The Engine Ride: 08 Electraglide ultra classic Join Date: Mar 8th, 2008 Posts: 16	Re: cloudy headlight I have the same thing on/in my running lights, I will be interested to see if anyone knows a way to clean the inside.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 07:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: cloudy headlight What I have done is to take a few drops of dish detergent and water and remove the reflector. Put it in the hole where the bulb goes in and swish it around. Rinse it good and blow it dry with some low pressure air or put it out in the sun for a while to dry it out. When it's thoroughly dry, reinstall it. Looks like new again. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
kemo Play The Throttle Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 215 My Mood:	Re: cloudy headlight I wrapped a soft cloth on a long round dowel and wiped inside the headlight

Jun 23rd, 2008, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: Oct 14th, 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 488 My Mood:	Re: cloudy headlight Its the simple things in life that work the best

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Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: cloudy headlight And then I coat it with pledge ha ha ha (just kidding) __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
woody12 New Family Ride: 2002 electraglide classic Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Posts: 4 My Mood:	Re: cloudy headlight Thanks fellows for the info. I think I will try the detergent without the pledge.

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