Bulbs + condensation Q

Post by **Donald** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:36 pm

Hi guys.

First, just to clarify... sidelight bulbs are W5W and both low/high are H1?

Secondly, replaced my crusty headlights at the weekend with some beautiful clear ones. However one side seems to suffer with condensation on the inside at the bottom. I think I already know the answer to this but I'm gonna have to remove it to sort it aren't I?

Bang some dessicant in there til it's gone then silicone all around the edge where the lens meets the rest of it?

Cheers

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:43 pm

or use a hairdryer on it and put it somewhere dry to make sure then silicone it make sure the drains on the rubbers at the back are facing down

Post by **Donald** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:49 pm

Alright cheers merc

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:56 pm

I'd not worry too much about condensation; under certain atmospheric conditions, many cars suffer from it a bit. Even the rear lights on a GT86 if they've got the sun on them when you wash it. It goes again quickly.

Post by **Donald** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:41 pm

Yeah they're the ones I got from you newkid. No blame being put on you matey.

I think the dog might have had a go at them at some point cos I came home one day to find that beautiful Space Raiders box in pieces. I didn't see any obvious fault though so next time I go out I will check the rubbers are the right way

Post by **Donald** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:55 pm

It's probably been 6 months or so since I got them anyway!

It's not a problem, I'm gonna be taking my fogs out soon anyway so I'll do it all in one hit if it needs attention.

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:14 pm

take the rubber off the back of the light and put cardboard on the lense. Turn the light on and the heat of the bulb warms the lense up because its being blocked by the card.this should get warm enough to evaporate the moisture.