headlight cleaning (interior)

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Group:

I always install Euro-code headlamps on my cars, and I finally got around 
to putting a set of Bosch H4's on my recently-acquired '87 Spider.  They 
were an NOS set, and I'll bet they've been in their original boxes for 
several years before I mounted them last weekend.  On my '74 Spider, I've 
got a set of Hella H4's, about three years old.  My question is about 
cleaning the inside of these headlamps.  They've all got a very faint 
white/gray film on both their reflectors and lenses.  It likely doesn't 
alter the lights' performance too much, but it does slightly detract from 
their appearance.  Anyone had this problem and done anything about it?

I found a Nissan 300ZX site that suggests using a drop of liquid 
dishwashing detergent and water to clean the lights; just sloshing the 
water around, not actual scrubbing.  That's followed by rinsing several 
times with pure water, and finally alcohol to dry them out.  Any experience 
with this, or perhaps any better suggestions?

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's
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