Bulb removal on 36 coupe

[zoegrant]

This question pertains to a 36 coupe …..How does the headlight lens come apart from the reflector so it can be cleaned ??
Do not want to damage anything.

[Brian]

Simply unclip the headlight lens stainless surround from the bottom and lift up and out. The lens and surround will come off as a unit; the reflector should remain in the bucket.

[TJ]

I would refrain from using any cleaner on the reflector. Wipe the dust off with a soft cloth and water.

[Gary Tosel]

I agree with caution cleaning the reflectors if they are original, since they are silver coated, not chrome. Repro reflectors are chrome plated and can handle easy cleaning. Silver polish is recommended, even for chrome.

[Don Rogers]

Here's a drawing of the 36 headlight ass'y that might help.

[zoegrant]

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It turns out that the previous owner used some type of clear silicone to hold the lens and reflector together. I was afraid to pull to hard but it eventually came apart.,,thanks

[TJ]

Originally Posted by zoegrant

It turns out that the previous owner used some type of clear silicone to hold the lens and reflector together. I was afraid to pull to hard but it eventually came apart.,,thanks

The lens is supposed to be held into the rim by special clips. The reflector has a cork gasket to seal the lens to the reflector. Sounds like the prior owner was missing the gasket and the clips and used the silicone to take their place.