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Old 08-01-01 | 05:35 PM
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I have some condensation in my headlights. Anyone know a good way to clean em, or a cheap place besides a junkyard to find a replacement?
Old 08-01-01 | 05:46 PM
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Chances are that it isn't the headlights. More likely cause are the little rubber strips/seal around the lights...Sorry, couldn't tell you what to do...
Old 08-02-01 | 09:45 PM
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hey, what i did (kind of extreme), drill a hole in the bottom of the headlight assembly, problem solved, never had condensaqtion ever again
Old 12-04-07 | 02:00 PM
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I don't mean to spam, but headlight care can be a real pain. Personally, I recommend http://www.mdwholesale.com/ . Just check out the before-and-after picture of a cadillac, it's about half way down the page.

The chemicals work great and the kit comes with nitrile gloves to keep your hands nice and safe. The kit is rather inexpensive, comes with all you need, and teaches you how to professionally clean your headlights to keep them in tip-top shape.

Send me an email if you have any questions about it and I'll help you as much as I can.

Sincerely,
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Old 12-04-07 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BrandonD
I don't mean to spam, but headlight care can be a real pain. Personally, I recommend http://www.mdwholesale.com/ . Just check out the before-and-after picture of a cadillac, it's about half way down the page.

The chemicals work great and the kit comes with nitrile gloves to keep your hands nice and safe. The kit is rather inexpensive, comes with all you need, and teaches you how to professionally clean your headlights to keep them in tip-top shape.

Send me an email if you have any questions about it and I'll help you as much as I can.

Sincerely,
Brandon Dennis
that doesnt have to do with condensation..
condensations gets formed inside the lens...

the link u posted is dealing with old oxidized headlights and how to restore them...




I don't think drilling a hole is a good idea. I recently am faced with the same problem..and I think it is because I opened my headlight bulb and did not properly close it... Take a look at the rubber seals/washers...if they are torn then
Old 12-04-07 | 02:55 PM
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dj - i'm in the same boat...

sucks.

and i JUST had headlight film applied to them 2 months ago so if i swap out the headlights, i have to get them redone and even if i bake the headlight to wipe the interior or redo the rubber seals, the baking process will screw up the overlays.

oh well, maybe this is a sign for a new ride...
Old 12-04-07 | 04:59 PM
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I don't know if your headlights have this rubber o shaped seal surrounding the bulb, but if it does, take it off, like "unscrew" it. Then remove the bulb. Use a leaf blower to dry it out. Then get some RTV sealant and seal the outer edges. Problem should be solved.
Old 12-23-07 | 12:30 PM
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I have that same problem and everyone has a different solution to fix it! Is there a vent to seal off or do I have to make a vent for it? I'm totally confused too bro!
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