Headlight condensation

Post by **Supraholic** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:13 am

Apologies, have tried using search but I can't find instructions on how to get rid of condensation in the headlights.

Can anyone help.

Post by **chunky79** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:47 am

Try Google mate, there will be links to videos how to do it too on there. The only way i know is to put the headlight in the oven to help remove the lens, then dry it out and clean it.

Post by **Supraholic** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:35 pm

OK, thanks

Post by **bam_bam** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:47 pm

Am I correct in thinking that if you've got condensation showing then the units aren't airtight? Once the tar has been heated, unit cracked open and cleaned, can you leave one of those silica packs inside or it that a danger?
BTW I don't have this issue but I have had on other cars and this was my general way of dealing with it (passed on to me by my grandfather).

Post by **Nobby** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:29 pm

Hairdryer has always worked for me, remove the unit and pull a bulb out. Hairdryer on hot and stick it in the hole.

Sealing it back up is the problem.

Post by **el_ringo** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 3:27 am

Can you remove it and put in a sealed box with lots of rice? Worked a treat for stuff the boy has put in the washing machine.

Post by **chunky79** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:00 am

Nobby wrote:Hairdryer has always worked for me, remove the unit and pull a bulb out. Hairdryer on hot and stick it in the hole.

Sealing it back up is the problem.

Hair dryer? What's one of them?

Post by **swannny** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:25 am

Me and you would call it a towel Dunc!

Post by **bam_bam** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:06 am

Post by **RobM** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:52 am

chunky79 wrote:
Nobby wrote:Hairdryer has always worked for me, remove the unit and pull a bulb out. Hairdryer on hot and stick it in the hole.

Sealing it back up is the problem.
Hair dryer? What's one of them?

A hairdryer is a useful addition to one's toolbox. It is commonly used to warm things up and dry them out. Typical applications include removing unwanted vinyl 'stickers', speeding up epoxy set-times and drying condensation out of headlamp shells.

A top-tip is never let your wife/girlfriend see it. They'll want to do all sorts of crazy stuff with it and returning it to it's rightful place, in the workshop, may well prove troublesome.

Good luck.

Post by **RobM** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:55 am

Nobby wrote:Hairdryer on hot and stick it in the hole.

This may also cause issues and unrest in the home. It should never be attempted without full consent of the other party.

Post by **brn7y** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:00 pm

You don't need the whole silica pack just drop a couple of beads inside, they roll about but you don't really see them.

Post by **bam_bam** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:39 pm

RobM wrote:
Nobby wrote:Hairdryer on hot and stick it in the hole.
This may also cause issues and unrest in the home. It should never be attempted without full consent of the other party.

Meh, I find it's easier to beg forgiveness rather than seek permission.

Post by **Golfather** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 2:00 pm

Condensation means theres a leak in the seals or the unit has a crack somewhere.
Check backing of unit to ensure tight seal and around front of headlamp.
Check breather pipes to ensure they are not blocked.

No point in just drying it out as it will just come back.

Was a very common prob on the early C6's which was rectified by a repair kit consisting of a new backing seal, and redesigned breathers.

Post by **RobM** » Thu Nov 29, 2012 3:02 pm

bam_bam wrote:
RobM wrote:
Nobby wrote:Hairdryer on hot and stick it in the hole.
This may also cause issues and unrest in the home. It should never be attempted without full consent of the other party.
Meh, I find it's easier to beg forgiveness rather than seek permission.

Hardcore ....and a touch disturbing.

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