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Old 06-03-2009, 09:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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[Gen 5] How to clean INSIDE of folight lense?

Gen 5 Camry.

What is the best way to clean the inside of the lens WITHOUT opening it up?

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Old 06-03-2009, 09:26 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Why do you need to clean the inside?
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Old 06-03-2009, 09:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
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good luck with that! i don't think there is a way to clean it well without opening up the light. the bulb shield prevents sticking anything in there (ie. q-tips) and if you tried to fill it with a cleaning solution and rinsing it out, it'll probably create water spots and make it worse.
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i bought a used OEM foglight and i saw scatter dot/ dust like...

then i clean the outside but dot/ dust still there. so it must be the inside...

what if i clean it with water solution then quick blow-dry it? would that stop any water spots?

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I wonder how it got in.

Any pics?
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Old 06-04-2009, 01:13 AM   #6 (permalink)
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to avoid water spots put vinegar in the water..not soap...Might be best to just pull it apart, or live with the speck of dust.
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i will see if i can get some clear photos.

no idea how the dust spots got in there....

i also bought aftermarket ones and the lens are very clear (since its new).

but the OEM has better quality/ fitting.

you know those compressed air spray cans for clearing dust from computer cases? u think that would work??
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you know those compressed air spray cans for clearing dust from computer cases? u think that would work??
I dont see why not. It wouldn't hurt to try.
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I dont see why not. It wouldn't hurt to try.
+1 I think that is a great Idea and would probably do the trick. If not then vineger and water like punks said.

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