| This is something that I've had on the 'to do' list for quite some time but wasn't crazy about breaking open the housings as detailed in this very detailed and helpfull write up by Wui from several years ago: [ http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=technical&msg_id=862286&forum=technical&dtSearch=0 ] So a bit of searching revealed another method posted by BigTDogg: [ http://twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=technical&msg_id=1001044 ] Since this sounded much more simple; I decided to give it a shot. I did this a couple of weeks ago on my Z; quite honestly I was so overwhelmed at just how simple it was that I forgot to take pictures of the process. The difference in the output of the lights was clearly better and well worth the time. Here are a few pics taken from a spare junk headlight that I had laying around to illustrate the ease of the cleaning: The common dirty/hazed low beam projector lense: 
Relatively straight shot through the bulb hole to the projector lense. There is a glare guard but it is very easy to work around. No need to remove anything but the headlight bulb to provide ample access. 
The tool of choice ($6.99) Craftsman Grabber Tool 
I used a small 3" x 3" section of microfiber and Stoner's Invisible Glass Cleaner. Make sure the cloth is very secure in the grabber tool so it won't come loose in the projector housing. 
Inserts easily though the bulb mounting hole, it was just as easy on the car 
The cloth in place cleaning the inside of the projector lense, simply spin and work the tool around to clean the entire surface area of the lense. The tool is very flexible so it is easy to do, even with the headlamp in the car. 
The after photo did not illustrate the improvement due to the glare in the picture. HUGE thanks to BigTDogg for the original post that pointed me in the direction to give this a shot.
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Projector lense cleaning in minutes - 
