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Offline weston

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Re: MKV GTi LED's
« Reply #30 on: 28 June 2010, 16:27 »
The other day I was annoyed to find the lens in the reverse light had come loose and rattled when closing the boot. Today I took the light apart and fixed it back in place with a glue gun, running out before sticking the final outer piece back on. So I used a bit of superglue instead...which appears to have resulted in the inner of the outer plastic lens going a bit cloudy. I know an earlier post by Hurdy mentions this but I hardly used any and the lens seems to have gone cloudy within 30 minutes. So annoyed at this. Is there a way of removing whatever this might be? I don't think it's actually glue, can't see how it could've got to where it is?

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Re: MKV GTi LED's
« Reply #31 on: 29 June 2010, 22:26 »
It's glue fumes that have done that, you can buy super glue remover, that might work, or some thinners?
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Re: MKV GTi LED's
« Reply #32 on: 29 June 2010, 22:42 »
It's glue fumes that have done that, you can buy super glue remover, that might work, or some thinners?

I've tried using water, washing up liquid and White spirit but they've made no difference. What exactly would you recommend? The damage looks like small scratches. There was a strong smell of fumes so that makes sense. I just hope it's not permanent, although it's not too bad

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Re: MKV GTi LED's
« Reply #33 on: 30 June 2010, 08:09 »
Search internet for Super glue remover, you can buy it in the same way you buy super glue. B&Q or somewhere might sell it.
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Re: MKV GTi LED's
« Reply #34 on: 30 June 2010, 17:55 »
I've ordered some now. Hope it works. I really don't get how the fumes can make the plastic look all scratched!

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Re: MKV GTi LED's
« Reply #35 on: 30 June 2010, 19:36 »
I've ordered some now. Hope it works. I really don't get how the fumes can make the plastic look all scratched!

Send me pic.
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Re: MKV GTi LED's
« Reply #36 on: 30 June 2010, 21:28 »