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f15007 12-30-2015 03:35 PM

Moisture/condensation in retro'd lights?
 
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Hi, so I just installed some halos in my headlights and I have been making threads due to wiring issues/questions but, I have recently noticed that there is some major condensation/ moisture in my headlights. Does anybody know how I can get rid of it for cheap but without ruining the halos that are also inside? I was wondering if heat could work, with an electronic heater? Any recommendations?I really don't want to reopen them though.
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Tommy J 12-30-2015 05:05 PM


Originally Posted by f15007 (Post 4482188)
Hi, so I just installed some halos in my headlights and I have been making threads due to wiring issues/questions but, I have recently noticed that there is some major condensation/ moisture in my headlights. Does anybody know how I can get rid of it for cheap but without ruining the halos that are also inside? I was wondering if heat could work, with an electronic heater? Any recommendations?I really don't want to reopen them though.
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Hair dryer worked for me on my fog lights then I siliconed the heck out of them on all seams.

dom07 12-30-2015 07:19 PM

Be careful with heat like that. If you want a quick way to dry them out, put them in the oven, 125-150 degrees.

After they're dry and cooled, silicon seal those babys up. One must ALWAYS seal up aftermarket lights.

techrep 12-31-2015 12:18 PM

Make sure to check the “O” rings for the bulb holders too for good seal..

connorfx4 12-31-2015 12:24 PM

If you're not comfortable with heat maybe something like the link below. Saw them a while ago on TRS website. Not sure how well they would work.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ac...l#.VoVkL188KnM

vintageman 12-31-2015 12:34 PM

With whatever method you use to get them dried up, make sure that afterwards you re-seal the housings. I just sealed up a set of Spec-D aftermarket last weekend and with all the rain this week, no condensation. I applied the clear RTV sealant and then let cure for about a day and half before I went and installed them on the truck. As others have already stated, look at the bulb o rings as well to make sure that they are seated correctly as well.

f15007 12-31-2015 02:54 PM

Thanks, but for how long should I keep the lights in the oven then? And what exactly are the "o" rings?:help: I will definitely seal them up!

f15007 12-31-2015 03:58 PM

Never mind


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