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Old 07-27-12, 11:51 AM
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Default Water in my headlight

quick question I have a 06 Gs,I have condensation in my headlight,i want 2 remove the light take it apart clean it,then reseal it,is it a b*tch 2 remove the headlights?
Old 07-27-12, 03:58 PM
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I have never done this but I'd get it resolved ASAP. I had condensation in my headlight a while ago and the water got into the electrical system (as I was told by the Lexus dealer), pretty sure it was the ballast and destroyed the whole thing. I had to replace the whole headlight assembly, costed my around 2 grand.
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heat gun OR bake in the oven.

either way scares me

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...eadlights.html
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Thanks I just finished it,it wasnt 2 hard,i had 2 drop the bumper 2 remove the lights,then I put the headlight in the oven for 15mins on warm,they came apart pretty easy,cleaned the lens & resealed it with clear silicone
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let me know how the clear silicone stands up

i wanna do this to my lights!
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I'd love to have that silver finish in the headlight fixed md give the lenses a really good polish but....I sure ont want to tke them apart because thy seem nice and water tight.
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