Ernbar
I live for the CABE
The fender light on my 41 Columbia is in very nice shape externally. Internally had some light surface rust and minor battery acid damage. I sanded the battery contact points, cleaned and used new batteries and bulb but still it’s not lighting. The switch slides as it should with a positive click each way.
I soaked the light body in Evaporust which removed the interior rust. I did the same thing for my Delta Torpedo light on my 46 Rollfast and it cleaned it out very nicely and gave me a working light in return. I air blew the light, cleaned and wiped things but still wouldn’t light up.
I feel the issue is with the switch that may have dirty contact points inside so Is it possible to carefully bend the tabs to open the switch? I don’t want to damage this 80 year old light therefore I ask for guidance. It would be great if I can get the light to work again.
I still have to polish the light with Flitz metal polish.
I also will need a replacement plastic lens.
I soaked the light body in Evaporust which removed the interior rust. I did the same thing for my Delta Torpedo light on my 46 Rollfast and it cleaned it out very nicely and gave me a working light in return. I air blew the light, cleaned and wiped things but still wouldn’t light up.
I feel the issue is with the switch that may have dirty contact points inside so Is it possible to carefully bend the tabs to open the switch? I don’t want to damage this 80 year old light therefore I ask for guidance. It would be great if I can get the light to work again.
I still have to polish the light with Flitz metal polish.
I also will need a replacement plastic lens.