RE- Cleaning Headlamps

["Dave Lapham" <Dave_Lapham@oakqm3.sps.mot.com>]

                      RE:  Cleaning Headlamps
Chris Kent Kantarjiev writes regarding a film on the inside of Lucas
tripod headlamps --

>I run a set of Lucas tripods on my TR4A. I noticed 
>today that the inside surface of the glass has 
>accumulated a film...Anyone know a good way of 
>cleaning this?  
 
  I dunno about the coating on the reflector, but for cleaning grease
films I use carburettor cleaner.  I use it to clean small parts prior
to painting also.  It disolves grease and dries quickly and cleanly.