cloudy lens - recommendations on what to do

mjgillen · Dec 22, 2017

Hi guys! I have an issue so I thought I'd ask the experts.I have a Rayovac "Indestructible" 2 AA Flashlight that I was using for astronomy so I painted the lens red with some nail polish. That worked well however I am now repurposing the light for other purposes and used nail polish remover to remove the nail polish. However, that left the lens kind of cloudy.So my question to the group is - should I try to clean up the lens or could I order a new one? If cleaning it up, what to use? Some Novus to polish it out? If ordering a new lens, would I contact Rayovac or are there other options?Thanks!Michael

bykfixer · Dec 23, 2017

mjgillen said:
Hi guys! I have an issue so I thought I'd ask the experts.I have a Rayovac "Indestructible" 2 AA Flashlight that I was using for astronomy so I painted the lens red with some nail polish. That worked well however I am now repurposing the light for other purposes and used nail polish remover to remove the nail polish. However, that left the lens kind of cloudy.So my question to the group is - should I try to clean up the lens or could I order a new one? If cleaning it up, what to use? Some Novus to polish it out? If ordering a new lens, would I contact Rayovac or are there other options?Thanks!Michael

Welcome to the site mj.

The Rayovac lens is likely permanently fogged over due to the polish remover properties sorta melting the surface to remove the red.

Flashlight lens .com sells that size lens in plastic or glass. 26.80mm if I recall correct.

To get the head off an adjustable wrench to hold the body and some large pliers or channel locks to grip the head and the glue will break free fairly easily.

Timothybil · Dec 23, 2017

Next time find a diffuser cap - there are plenty around that should fit that size head. Worst case, get a red (or whatever color you need) gel and cut it to fit. Either to size and trust to static cling to keep it in place, or over the end of the light and use a rubber band or some string to hold it in place. You would have gotten the same results if the lens had been glass and it had an anti-reflection coating. Using anything except lens cleaning fluid on a lens, glass or plastic, is not recommended, for just the reason you discovered.

jabe1 · Dec 23, 2017

Personally, I'd keep it as is and enjoy the diffused light. Then, drop $10 on a new one.

mjgillen · Dec 23, 2017

jabe1 said:
Personally, I'd keep it as is and enjoy the diffused light. Then, drop $10 on a new one.

Where can you get a new one for $10?

mjgillen · Dec 23, 2017

mjgillen said:
Where can you get a new one for $10?

Never mind I see Home Depot has them for $10. Amazon's price is $24 go figure...

Timothybil · Dec 24, 2017

mjgillen said:
Never mind I see Home Depot has them for $10. Amazon's price is $24 go figure...

I always take Amazon's prices with a tablespoon of salt (a grain isn't enough). Actually, for the most part Amazon's prices are usually reasonable, but some of the affiliated sellers are just ridiculous..

Enderman · Dec 24, 2017

https://www.flashlightlens.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=uclp_custom
Probably not worth it for a $10 flashlight.

bykfixer · Dec 25, 2017

^^ He has the 26.8 size already in stock. No need for custom made.
The flashlight of topic has a P60 sized module and lens.

mjgillen · Jan 17, 2018

Great customer service from Rayovac!

Well, I called Rayovac and they said they don't sell replacement parts for that light and to send it in they would replace it - so I did. Wow. Great customer service. Got the new light yesterday!

Michael

jellydonut · Jan 17, 2018

Re: Great customer service from Rayovac!

That is surprisingly good service for a 10 dollar light.

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