After it rains, the inside of my headlights get moisture in them. It doesn't effect them, it just looks terrible. Any ideas on how to make it go away and stop it from doing that again???
2006-11-07 07:19:23 · 8 answers · asked by J. K 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if it's the plastic housing, just drill a small hole in the lowest part :(
2006-11-07 07:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This will only occur when there is a way for the moisture to get in the light, and no way for it to get out. Typically, there will be a crack somewhere in the plastic housing, which will allow the water to get in. The heat from the light vaporizes the water (turning it into steam) and it fogs up the housing. There are two ways to approach a solution. First, you can attempt to find the crack and seal it (do this when there is no moisture in the light). This will prevent the mositure from getting in and fogging up. The second way is to drill a small hole in the plastic housing at the bottom to let the water out. This will not completely solve the problem, as the water will remain in the housing until it can find it's way out of the hole. While it is in there, it will fog up (it also won't drain out until the light cools off and the water turns to liquid again.
In summation, the first option solves the problem. The second option only lessens the effects of the problem. Good luck.
2006-11-07 07:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is inside the head light housing, the seals (if any) need replacing. I drive a company car with A LOT of aftermarket lights on it. When they start accumulating water, our fleet service guys simple drill an 1/8 inch hole or two in the bottom of the housing to drain and vent the lights. The bulb heat dries out the rest. My car has auto-turn off head lights so I run them all of the time.
2006-11-07 07:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by adam21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn the lens for signs and indications of a small pebble crack. If there is one, that is selaed with sparkling silicone. the different threat is on the Rear of the assembly, the place the bulb is sealed to the lower back of the mild fixture. If this rubber boot has torn, water would enter. you would be able to could eliminate the lamp to empty it. Or use ashop vac to evacuate the water as quickly as the bulb is got rid of. utilising a splash of rubbing alcohol will help in evaporation. sturdy success!!
2016-12-17 06:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seal them with clear silicone. Take a ride to the local auto parts store and explain to them your situation and ask them to recommend a good sealant. apply it to any cracks or seams on the headlight (like where the clear lens part meets the back, usually gray plastic.
2006-11-07 07:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These light are good for this. I have found that if you put a 1,32 inch hole in the bottom of the head light any mosture that gets into the lite will drain out.
This is assuming that the lense is plastic
2006-11-07 07:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need an extension cord and a hand held blow dryer (hair dryer)...this works perfectly!
2006-11-07 07:21:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find the crack and seal it with silicone... either that or replace the light
2006-11-07 07:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by little dazed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋