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6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:30 pm
by Red Gauntlet
Finally I found a Wipac 180-6 headlamp lens, however the reflector is corroded, has anyone had any success in separating the glass from the reflector?
Re: 6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:13 pm
by dodger
I did Max, I just gently eased/bent the lip back. it wasn't stuck in just a thin rubber seal it sat on. I had the reflector re-chromed and put it back together with a bead of clear silicone sealant.
Laurie
Re: 6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:23 pm
by Red Gauntlet
Excellent, thanks Laurie, I will get to it.
Re: 6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:07 pm
by Red Gauntlet
Well, that didn't take too long with a keen pair of pliers and a bit of patience, now off to the platers. The ring appeared to be split so I expect there is a bit of built in obsolescence there.
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Re: 6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:56 pm
by dodger
My ring was split in two places that's why I left it out and used silicon instead. Silicon makes a better waterproof seal as well.
Laurie
Re: 6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:45 pm
by Red Gauntlet
I was thinking of using the rear half of the MU42 miller style unit, saves re-chrome and I know will fit the rim, probably cheaper solution too. Max
Re: 6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:19 pm
by Red Gauntlet
OK, so the MU42 unit arrived, it is fractionally bigger than the original but I know it fits the rim, popped the Miller cats eye lens out and then fitted the Wipac lens in its place with some clear silicone rubber. jobs a goodun!
Re: 6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:46 am
by dodger
Excellent, great solution, wish I'd thought of that.
Re: 6" Wipac headlamp unit disassembly
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:02 pm
by Red Gauntlet
Looks alright now, never did like the cats eye lens, made the bike appear odd.
M