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Old 07-31-06, 03:10 PM
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Thanks for the reply guys,
I searched and found information on how to fix it but I was just wondering if the damage was severe enough to get it changed at the factory, or just a minor one that I would have to fix it at home. I posted it with the picture so that I could get an opinion from you guys on the severity of the damage. I think I'm just going to bring it to the dealer soon to get it replaced.

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Old 08-24-06, 11:42 PM
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Just remove the bulbs and blow the hairdryer into headlight and it will evaporate in less than 20 minutes.
Amen brother.. thats what i did..turn out most GS owners i talked to, always had the same problem
maybe the seal around the headlight is bad?
Old 08-25-06, 07:30 AM
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Yeah! I've read several posts on this. I always thought that problem of foggy or yellowish headlights was on the exterior. I bought this product off E-bay where the seller claims that it removes haze but was only a waste of time. This was on my previous car and I ended buying a used headlight in much better condition from a salvage yard.
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i can't see the condensation on your picture but if it's under warranty, get them replaced. try to persuade them to replace both or your headlights won't match.
Old 08-25-06, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 6HIDsGS300
maybe the seal around the headlight is bad?
My guess is that the sponge inside designed to trap moisture has become super saturated resulting in the sponge no longer able to soak up the moisture that naturally builds up. I think the hairdryer fix works best because it will dry out the sponge and allow it to do its job once again.
Old 08-25-06, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexbox
My guess is that the sponge inside designed to trap moisture has become super saturated resulting in the sponge no longer able to soak up the moisture that naturally builds up. I think the hairdryer fix works best because it will dry out the sponge and allow it to do its job once again.
Good info. This is why I come here! My life is CCNP, GS3, and Negative HIV!!
Old 09-14-06, 04:12 PM
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good trick! how long does this work for? will it just fog up the next time i wash my car
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bump for meguiars plastx, it worked like a charm, i'll post pics in a separate thread
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