headlight

hi guys - i have a problem with my headlight in that its got condensation
inside it. I checked it out and the weather seal wasnt connected fully -
this has now been rectified, but does anyone know how i get rid of the
condensation? any help much appreciated

cheers

 

Use a hair dryer.

 

Does that work or are you 'yanking my chain'?!?

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Park the car so that it's pointing towards the sun, then remove the bulb
from the headlight housing. You could use an infra-red type heater, but be
careful as not to melt the housing.

 

Works, but once condensation appears in the housing. It will keep
reappearing if not sealed properly.

Or use a very long Q-tip.

 

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frog,

If you remember chemistry class, you'll recognize that the headlight
assembly is the same basic design as the Earlenmyer (sp) flask, which
was designed to prevent the contents from evaporating. You're going to
need to either force dry air in, or suck moist air out. If you have an
aquarium air pump or access to an air hose, you've got it made.

Don't go poking anything inside there like a rag, because it's a primary
surface mirror in there. The coating is on the near side, (just like
inside photocopiers and fax machined) and it scratches VERY easily. Your
bathroom mirror has the reflective coating on the backside, where you
can't harm it.

'Curly'

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cheers guys - i dont have any thing like that, but i have a hair dryer!

cheers again

 

Get a pair of hemostats and ball up a small piece of paper towel.
Clamp the ball of paper towel into the hemostats and dab the inside of
the lens.

 

If you can't fix the problem using those methods, you might consider replacing
your lenses either through your local dealer or by checking your local wrecking
yard for one of a totaled car. Wrecking yards are a lot cheaper anyway.


J Hebert