Clean new halogen bulbs?

[spasm3]

Anyone clean with alcohol new headlamp bulbs, even if you have not touched them?

I am replacing headlamp assemblies and wondering should i clean the bulb anyway, in case it was touched contaminated during packaging.

Should I?

 

[ctechbob]

I never have. I suspect the factory probably takes measures to keep fingers from touching the bulbs during packaging.

 

[jurko]

Anyone clean with alcohol new headlamp bulbs, even if you have not touched them?

I am replacing headlamp assemblies and wondering should i clean the bulb anyway, in case it was touched contaminated during packaging.

Should I?

It should not be compromised in factory but if you're in doubt put on latex gloves, dip lint free cloth in alcohol and clean them.