Do the OEM bumper lights have inserts?

ssilk · 02-21-06, 02:27 PM

I did some searches and cant find whether or not the stock bumper lights have an amber insert in them or if I already have clears but the bulb looks like an insert inside the bumper light (see sig). Also I,m wondering if anyone has removed the front cover for the headlights to clean inside? Do I need to buy a new seal, will future condensation be a problem if I dont get a new seal, are they reusable??? I took off the top row of clips the other day but there was a lot of resistance when I gave them a tug to see how attached they were. There lookin pretty dirty inside. Also, will I have to remove the whole assembly or should I see if one of the kids can fit there hand in the hole in the back and wipe them out for me??...lol
Thanks

bl420 · 02-21-06, 02:33 PM

they do have an amber insert...

its a boxy looking thing

as for the headlights you'll have to take off the whole bumer to take off the headlights to take the lens off and clean it.

you can polish the headlight lens (the plastic cover on the outside) by just following the DIY thats on this forum.

but if theirs debris or anything then you should try and clean it out i guess

ssilk · 02-21-06, 02:35 PM

what about the seal? Im on the oregon coast and I get as much rain as seattle...literally..lol All the dirt is on the inside surface of the lenses. When I got the car, the hole covers on the back of the headlight assembly were not in their place, the were just sitting in there.

bl420 · 02-21-06, 02:41 PM

some people have luck with using the old seal...
a small layer of clear silicone on the outside when everything is back together wont hurt.

JTJohnny102 · 02-21-06, 02:41 PM

if you want to take your headlights apart you're going to have to bake them. preheat oven to 250 and set ur headlights into it, 10-15 mins should soften the glue enough where you can take it apart. they're not seals either, it's just glue.

ssilk · 02-21-06, 02:45 PM

Ahh glue! That explains a lot...lol So I think I will rig something up to reach in from the back and wipe it out with somthing dry so theres no moisture...bummer Think theres a way to remove bumper amber inserts...probly not. My clears are on the way anyways. Thanks guys, someday I'll give some good advice..heh

JTJohnny102 · 02-21-06, 02:48 PM

if you want to clear out ur front bumper lights just take a screwdriver and some pliers and bust out the orange piece, simple and easy. as for cleaning the inside of the front cover of the headlights, the only way ur going to even get to it is if you take it apart. it's simple to take apart, just try it, seal it back up with silicon and ur good to go

ssilk · 02-21-06, 03:05 PM

Ill stick with the clears..lol So your saying I have to take off the bumper, remove the whole assembly and put it in the oven, then silicone it shut again....all just to clean it out???? OUCH! How about a piece of bailing wire with half of a kitchen rag attached to the end of it? I'm pretty sure I could bend it around in there...couldn't I?

bl420 · 02-21-06, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssilk12001

Ill stick with the clears..lol So your saying I have to take off the bumper, remove the whole assembly and put it in the oven, then silicone it shut again....all just to clean it out???? OUCH! How about a piece of bailing wire with half of a kitchen rag attached to the end of it? I'm pretty sure I could bend it around in there...couldn't I?

ummm... if you stick anything in the hole behind the headlights... all you're going to do is clean out the reflector bowl which is behind the diffused lenses... which i dont see a purpose...

if you're trying to clean in FRONT of the diffused lenses then the only way to clean it out is to open it up.

btw you can paint it while you're at it

bl420 · 02-21-06, 04:20 PM

btw this is what will happen to your lower mounts for the headlights if your oven is too hot...

:-D

ssilk · 02-21-06, 05:05 PM

Paint the chrome piece? That would be kinda cool.

ssilk · 02-21-06, 05:06 PM

ouch, I migh see if I can do it without total removal. I might call the junkyard for replacements in case.

02-21-06, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
ssilk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coos bay OR Posts: 2,218 Car 1: 93 acura legend coupe, custom gauge lighting, all red tails, clear bumpers and corners, intake, Car 2: Gunmetal Paint Car 3: Bumps,Xeon interiors iTrader: (0)	Do the OEM bumper lights have inserts? I did some searches and cant find whether or not the stock bumper lights have an amber insert in them or if I already have clears but the bulb looks like an insert inside the bumper light (see sig). Also I,m wondering if anyone has removed the front cover for the headlights to clean inside? Do I need to buy a new seal, will future condensation be a problem if I dont get a new seal, are they reusable??? I took off the top row of clips the other day but there was a lot of resistance when I gave them a tug to see how attached they were. There lookin pretty dirty inside. Also, will I have to remove the whole assembly or should I see if one of the kids can fit there hand in the hole in the back and wipe them out for me??...lol Thanks __________________ Washington Meet pix.....good times! http://acura-legend.com/vbulletin/sh...ad.php?t=86997

02-21-06, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
bl420 Dont Catch Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bogata, Lima Posts: 4,813 Car 1: 1991 Sedan iTrader: (16)	they do have an amber insert... its a boxy looking thing as for the headlights you'll have to take off the whole bumer to take off the headlights to take the lens off and clean it. you can polish the headlight lens (the plastic cover on the outside) by just following the DIY thats on this forum. but if theirs debris or anything then you should try and clean it out i guess __________________ Anti Alpine Type-R Thread

02-21-06, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
ssilk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coos bay OR Posts: 2,218 Car 1: 93 acura legend coupe, custom gauge lighting, all red tails, clear bumpers and corners, intake, Car 2: Gunmetal Paint Car 3: Bumps,Xeon interiors iTrader: (0)	what about the seal? Im on the oregon coast and I get as much rain as seattle...literally..lol All the dirt is on the inside surface of the lenses. When I got the car, the hole covers on the back of the headlight assembly were not in their place, the were just sitting in there. __________________ Washington Meet pix.....good times! http://acura-legend.com/vbulletin/sh...ad.php?t=86997

02-21-06, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
bl420 Dont Catch Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bogata, Lima Posts: 4,813 Car 1: 1991 Sedan iTrader: (16)	some people have luck with using the old seal... a small layer of clear silicone on the outside when everything is back together wont hurt. __________________ Anti Alpine Type-R Thread

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JTJohnny102 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,638 Car 1: 93 Black L Coupe Car 2: 91 Red LS Coupe(RIP) iTrader: (1)	if you want to take your headlights apart you're going to have to bake them. preheat oven to 250 and set ur headlights into it, 10-15 mins should soften the glue enough where you can take it apart. they're not seals either, it's just glue. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/773155

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02-21-06, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
ssilk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coos bay OR Posts: 2,218 Car 1: 93 acura legend coupe, custom gauge lighting, all red tails, clear bumpers and corners, intake, Car 2: Gunmetal Paint Car 3: Bumps,Xeon interiors iTrader: (0)	Ahh glue! That explains a lot...lol So I think I will rig something up to reach in from the back and wipe it out with somthing dry so theres no moisture...bummer Think theres a way to remove bumper amber inserts...probly not. My clears are on the way anyways. Thanks guys, someday I'll give some good advice..heh __________________ Washington Meet pix.....good times! http://acura-legend.com/vbulletin/sh...ad.php?t=86997

02-21-06, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
JTJohnny102 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,638 Car 1: 93 Black L Coupe Car 2: 91 Red LS Coupe(RIP) iTrader: (1)	if you want to clear out ur front bumper lights just take a screwdriver and some pliers and bust out the orange piece, simple and easy. as for cleaning the inside of the front cover of the headlights, the only way ur going to even get to it is if you take it apart. it's simple to take apart, just try it, seal it back up with silicon and ur good to go __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/773155

02-21-06, 03:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
ssilk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coos bay OR Posts: 2,218 Car 1: 93 acura legend coupe, custom gauge lighting, all red tails, clear bumpers and corners, intake, Car 2: Gunmetal Paint Car 3: Bumps,Xeon interiors iTrader: (0)	Ill stick with the clears..lol So your saying I have to take off the bumper, remove the whole assembly and put it in the oven, then silicone it shut again....all just to clean it out???? OUCH! How about a piece of bailing wire with half of a kitchen rag attached to the end of it? I'm pretty sure I could bend it around in there...couldn't I? __________________ Washington Meet pix.....good times! http://acura-legend.com/vbulletin/sh...ad.php?t=86997

02-21-06, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
bl420 Dont Catch Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bogata, Lima Posts: 4,813 Car 1: 1991 Sedan iTrader: (16)	btw this is what will happen to your lower mounts for the headlights if your oven is too hot... :-D __________________ Anti Alpine Type-R Thread

02-21-06, 05:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
ssilk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coos bay OR Posts: 2,218 Car 1: 93 acura legend coupe, custom gauge lighting, all red tails, clear bumpers and corners, intake, Car 2: Gunmetal Paint Car 3: Bumps,Xeon interiors iTrader: (0)	Paint the chrome piece? That would be kinda cool. __________________ Washington Meet pix.....good times! http://acura-legend.com/vbulletin/sh...ad.php?t=86997

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ssilk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coos bay OR Posts: 2,218 Car 1: 93 acura legend coupe, custom gauge lighting, all red tails, clear bumpers and corners, intake, Car 2: Gunmetal Paint Car 3: Bumps,Xeon interiors iTrader: (0)	ouch, I migh see if I can do it without total removal. I might call the junkyard for replacements in case. __________________ Washington Meet pix.....good times! http://acura-legend.com/vbulletin/sh...ad.php?t=86997

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