RS2 fog lights, can the reflectors be cleaned ?

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  • RS2junkie
    S2Forum Addict
    • Mar 2011
    • 409
    • Home: Ireland Current: Bahrain

    #1

    RS2 fog lights, can the reflectors be cleaned ?

    The reflectors on my RS2 fogs are looking very yellow, I know they are just white plastic, not silvered but it is now very dirty and faded. Has anyone ever managed to take the lens off to repair not them or clean, is it possible or is there a crafty way to clean them ?

    Paul
  • Pat D
    S2Forum Maniac
    • Dec 2011
    • 748
    • Country: Australia

    #2
    They're totally ruined and you might as well get rid of them, I'll take em off your hands
    ABY S2 stroker (work in progress)

    B5 1.8T quattro

    B4 2.3 (decommissioned)

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    • rynaqui
      S2Forum Fiend
      • Mar 2012
      • 2752
      • Country: Malta

      #3
      The seals on the fogs themselves might have worn out..thus letting water creep in which I think causes it to get very bad. (Had this on my S2 ones)

      I've read some people leave the fogs in the oven for a few minutes at a certain temperature to separate the lens from the casing to get them cleaned.
      1996 S2 ABY Silver

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      • montez
        S2Forum Addict
        • May 2010
        • 396
        • Country: England

        #4
        Can you not take them out, remove the bulbs and holders then run them through the dishwasher face down?
        1991 Audi S2 Coupe

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        • montez
          S2Forum Addict
          • May 2010
          • 396
          • Country: England

          #5
          as in with the holes facing down
          1991 Audi S2 Coupe

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          • RS2junkie
            S2Forum Addict
            • Mar 2011
            • 409
            • Home: Ireland Current: Bahrain

            #6
            Mmmmm, I think I will give that a try, any idea what temp ?

            As for you, Pat D, no chance !! Thanks for the offer

            Paul

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            • rynaqui
              S2Forum Fiend
              • Mar 2012
              • 2752
              • Country: Malta

              #7
              I haven't a clue of the temperature used..I assume 100c and lower but don't take my word for it
              1996 S2 ABY Silver

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              • montez
                S2Forum Addict
                • May 2010
                • 396
                • Country: England

                #8
                The plastic should be used to the high temperatures of the bulb and the glass will not be bothered by the heat. I would start at something low and go from there.
                1991 Audi S2 Coupe

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