Water in headlights
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Water in headlights
I have a new set of crystal clear headlights which I sealed very well with silicone around the edges prior to installation on the car. After about 2 weeks on the car I found I had a ton of water buildup inside. I mean it was actually puddling in the bottom of the light.
I sealed these lights all the way around. I have no idea how water is even getting inside. What would you do about this problem? Should I drill a really small hole in the bottom to let the water drain out when it starts to build up?
I sealed these lights all the way around. I have no idea how water is even getting inside. What would you do about this problem? Should I drill a really small hole in the bottom to let the water drain out when it starts to build up?
#3
thats funny and what often happens to people that seal their own lights you sealed them up in a moist environment so all you did was seal the moisture inside of them. Most lights actually have a hole in them so that they can let moisure evaporate off as condensation is just bound to happen from time to time going from a cold car wash to a hot day for example. If you do seal your lights up I would recomend laying them out in the sun for a while to let the heat developed help dry them out and seal them while still in the sun. But honestly lights are meant to breath a little to prevent this puddling from happening.
#4
thats funny and what often happens to people that seal their own lights you sealed them up in a moist environment so all you did was seal the moisture inside of them. Most lights actually have a hole in them so that they can let moisure evaporate off as condensation is just bound to happen from time to time going from a cold car wash to a hot day for example. If you do seal your lights up I would recomend laying them out in the sun for a while to let the heat developed help dry them out and seal them while still in the sun. But honestly lights are meant to breath a little to prevent this puddling from happening.
I can understand the condenation building up, but this isn't just a little bit. When I took the passenger side light out I dumped probably 3 ounces of water out of it. That is a lot of water for a light that should be completely sealed. I just can't figure out how it is taking in the water.
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