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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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If i removed the headlight from the mustang and resealed it with a clear adhesive sealant would it seal the headlight and not allow condensation inside?
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 05:02 AM
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first, you will have to lay your headlights down in direct sunlight to allow the condensation to evaporate.

Then, seal where the plastic meets the black housing to prevent anymore con-den-say-shun from getting in.
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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what about using a blow dryer to get out all of the condensation?
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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The direct sunlight method is what I would try.

there are also other methods like the oven.

but i don't have alot of info on that.
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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I baked mine in the oven for like 10 min at 150* to get all of the moisture out. just make sure to take the bulb out before you cook it lol.
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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^ hah i wonder if people have actually left it in there
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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i have a thread in here to restore the outer part of the headlight, just in case you need it.
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Alright so the blow dryer worked great.. Except there were water marks all on the inside now...
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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I put it in the oven for 10 minutes at 250 degrees and peeled the plastics apart. Cleaned the inside real good and now i have RTV Clear Silicone drying on it.
Old Dec 14, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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while you were in there did you notice any way to remove the amber portion of the turn signal?



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