Yesterday 1:03 pm
Skans » Today, 8:52 am » wrote: ↑ Anyone who has ever replaced headlight bulbs knows that you need to use a glove, or something completely clean (not wet wipes) to 1) get the bulb out of the package and 2) get it into the socket without touching it. Or, it will just burn out in short order.
Also, anyone who has ever bought a headlight bulb from a Walmart or Autoparts store knows that they also sell latex gloves cheap . . . . if you don't already have them.
Now, I have changed a headlight bulb once without using rubber gloves. I used the auto parts store bag as a makeshift glove. Can be done, but not recommended.
If you thoroughly wash your hands and dry them, then do your best to not touch the glass while making the switch, no problem. Some facial tissues have oil so you can't use them. My point is you don't absolutely need gloves if you respect that the glass should not have residue present after the install.
Now Timmy, if changing a bulb, was told to use a tissue while doing so. He thinks it's to wipe his hands after handling the messy light bulb. No problem until after dark.
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