License plate bulb replacement
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License plate bulb replacement
I need to replace the license plate bulbs (I failed NJ inspection for this). But, as it turns out, the screws that hold the lenses/light covers on are rusted down and I can't seem to get them out (ok -- I got 1 out, the other 3 of them I can't get to turn at all).
Any suggestions to get the screws out so I can replace the bulbs?
Any suggestions to get the screws out so I can replace the bulbs?
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The only thing i can say which usually works for me when things are rusted is use some stuff called aerocrall (spelling) and let it soak for quite a while. I do not the location, meaning if anything sensitive is in the area, but fire works good with rust too :P. Just spray it with wd40 or the aerocrall and let it sit for a while and try, hopefully it works. Good luck though
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I shot them with WD-40, but didn't give it too much time to set -- it didn't work...
I'll probably just let it sit a while longer and try again later today....
I'll probably just let it sit a while longer and try again later today....
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Forunately my FD is from Arkansas and has never seen the rain/snow/salt so i haven't had to encounter any rust on it yet, i had a 240sx that i swapped a rb25det into before that add some rusty stuff and that aerocrall seemed to work well, idk if you can buy that like as a customer might only be industrial stuff, my dad gets it from work. Good luck
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When dealing with screws, a highly effective tool is called an impact driver. It's a heavy metal handle with different screwdriver tips. You twist it and hit it with a hammer, then the impact untwists the screw head while the force of the blow keeps the bit from slipping. About $25 from Sears.
The only downer is it works best with a sturdy base, and license plate screws are usually just threaded into plastic. So in your case it may require care or risk breaking something.
I agree with the others, WD-40 is crap for use as a penetrating oil. Kroil, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, etc are superior.
The only downer is it works best with a sturdy base, and license plate screws are usually just threaded into plastic. So in your case it may require care or risk breaking something.
I agree with the others, WD-40 is crap for use as a penetrating oil. Kroil, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, etc are superior.
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Originally Posted by TheRxForSpeed
The only thing i can say which usually works for me when things are rusted is use some stuff called aerocrall (spelling) and let it soak for quite a while. I do not the location, meaning if anything sensitive is in the area, but fire works good with rust too :P. Just spray it with wd40 or the aerocrall and let it sit for a while and try, hopefully it works. Good luck though
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