81-83 Entry lighting lenses (door lock)

[Dan M Wing <imp1983@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

 

My experience is the same as William's  The interior light

bulbs are fine, and fiber optic cables are OK, but the exterior

'lenses' are shot.  Milky whitish/gray.  I was going to look into

replacing mine with something else but haven't figured out

what to use.  I would think that some thin polycarbonate

sheet would work.  (GE Lexan is one brand.)

 

It is the same material that newer headlamp lenses are made

from.  You could lightly sand the edge to create a glowing

ring around the cylinder.

 

If I ever try it, I will let you know how it works.  If you try

it William, let us know.

 

As far as the heated mirrors, I will look in my manual to see

if both sides are heated. (I only drive mine in summer so

I never noticed.)

Dan Wing
Marcy, NY USA

 

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