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Old 02-11-2015, 09:57 AM
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The left fog light lens on my 05 roadster is hazy on the inside of the lens. The light works fine but looks kinda crappy.

Does anyone have an idea why this happens?

The car is otherwise pristine. Only 6,000 miles and lived in a garage its whole life.
I plan to take the light apart and clean the lens.
 
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Old 02-11-2015, 10:20 AM
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I've heard it both ways :
1. the lens comes off
2. the lens will not come off.

At any rate, you can swivel the bulb holder out of the way and clean it through the hole.
 
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Old 02-11-2015, 10:45 AM
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Thanks, ala_xfire, for the clean-it-through-the-hole idea.
I have read here that getting the lens off is a heat it up and pry it off process.
Your idea sounds easier and safer.
 
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Old 02-11-2015, 11:34 AM
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Sounds like a beautiful car you have.

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Old 02-11-2015, 12:05 PM
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Thank you, Dave.
My wife and I bought the car last month in Florida. It had never even been rained on!
The rear wheel well is as white inside as the outside.
The top was replaced 2 years ago.
The window sticker was in the glove box.
The multi-function tool was in the bag on the bulkhead still sealed in a plastic bag.
My wife and I absolutely love it.
 
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Old 02-11-2015, 12:33 PM
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Check out these pics from when I cleaned mine

CrossfireForum.org - James1549's Album: Fog Lights
 
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Old 02-11-2015, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mackel
Thank you, Dave.
My wife and I bought the car last month in Florida. It had never even been rained on!
The rear wheel well is as white inside as the outside.
The top was replaced 2 years ago.
The window sticker was in the glove box.
The multi-function tool was in the bag on the bulkhead still sealed in a plastic bag.
My wife and I absolutely love it.

Sounds fantastic and a super color too. I really like the white!

I found a graphic SRT6 coupe last year very similar, it has enjoyed only 8,400 miles. My '06 red roadster which was also in similar condition, one owner, bought new in '08 with the lifetime warranty, but it was closer to 50k miles.

These are great cars, I know you will keep yours pristine and enjoy it too.

Dave
 
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Thank you, James1549.

The pictures tell me all I need to know. What a tremendous advantage to be able to see it.
 
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