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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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Do any of you all get condensation inside your headlights? I do every time I wash my car, but normally it goes away pretty quick. In one of my lights it still has condensation in it after more than 2 weeks. Do you all have any ideas on how I could prevent this from happening or a way to easily clear it out?

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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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I get condensation in my left headlight (visible in my sig) I've found where the headlight is allowing air to get in, the seam on the bottom of it is not sealed so I'm going to patch that up with something, I'm not sure what though yet. Let me know if you figure out any ways to get rid of it as makes me very conscious of the flaws my car has.
 
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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I've heard this problem a lot with aftermarket headlights, but I was under the impression the stock lights were pretty well-behaved? 96A4 I see in your sig that you're runnin' Ecodes, Shorty are your headlights stock?

I had this same problem on my old truck, and the best stuff I found was clear silicone windshield sealer. Might be a little easier than 2-part epoxy? Sounds strange, but the stuff kicks a$$.
 
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CCA4
Shorty are your headlights stock?
No not stock, I have aftermarket one piece lights. I think I'll try sealing them if that condensation ever gets outta there.
 
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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yep, i bought mine from sine so she already had taken care of the heating in the oven and regluing thing, the corner were another story and i ended up having to reseal them last night.
 
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