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SHAVINGS IN HEADLIGHTS


 
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Mike - NEE, LLC
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 10:30    Post subject: SHAVINGS IN HEADLIGHTS Reply with quote
OK, I tried the search function first, no luck.

I'm trying to find out if Static Guard would help loosen the left over shavings from a HAW install. Got all of the big ones out, now need to get the little ones clinging to the inside of the lenses.

Thanks for any help.
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MassFirefighterDeputy
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 10:37    Post subject: Reply with quote
Try an air compressor.
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Shawn L
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 11:04    Post subject: dont use an air compressor..... Reply with quote
Dont use an air compressor, all that will do is push the shavings further down into the crevices, the best thing is to use a vacume cleaner like a shop vac, I try to drill slow and if possible i drill the lights upside down to keep the shaving by the hol, this makes it easier for the vacume.
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lite-em-up
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 12:14    Post subject: Reply with quote
I put a shop vac in the hole and gently tap the housing to loosen any pieces that are stuck.
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Andy L.
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 14:30    Post subject: Reply with quote
DO NOT USE AN AIR COMPRESSOR!

I use a smaller sized Shop Vac coupled with an accessory kit that uses small diameter extensions which allow me to get in a bit further.
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MassFirefighterDeputy
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 19:09    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote
[quote:d275691e1c=\"Andy L.\"]DO NOT USE AN AIR COMPRESSOR!

I use a smaller sized Shop Vac coupled with an accessory kit that uses small diameter extensions which allow me to get in a bit further.


You don't have to shout about it.
I've used an air compressor on numerous occasions with no problems at all.
I double dog dare you to do it haha.
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C420sailor
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 20:05    Post subject: Reply with quote
Never tried this on a light housing, but if I am ever drilling a hole and I'm concerned about shavings, I coat the drill bit in grease. Most of the shavings end up sticking to the bit for easy cleanup. The rest I get with a compressor/shop vac.
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Mike - NEE, LLC
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 20:24    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for all of your help. I got them all out with the shop vac, some shaking of the housings and a lot of words I can't repeat here.
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engine159
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PostPosted: Sun 16-Nov-2008 21:08    Post subject: Reply with quote
Another trick I do is I put a piece of tape over the area I want to drill and then I drill it upside down. I do not get many shavings in the light that way.
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