water in corner lights, how to make it stop
05-09-2005, 06:53 PM
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water in corner lights, how to make it stop
i recently noticed there was water residue on my light and i went to wipe it off but it was on the inside. i took off my light and poured out water. whats the best way to dry it off and prevent it from happening again?
05-09-2005, 07:02 PM
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (93ejay1)
Two options:
1. Replace the whole thing.
2. Drain the water, thoroughly dry the fixture, inside and out. Then try and locate the hole or crack or other form of molecular disturbance that is allowing condensation (and in your case, actual visible water) in the case.
My vote is buy a new unit.
1. Replace the whole thing.
2. Drain the water, thoroughly dry the fixture, inside and out. Then try and locate the hole or crack or other form of molecular disturbance that is allowing condensation (and in your case, actual visible water) in the case.
My vote is buy a new unit.
05-09-2005, 09:53 PM
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (93ejay1)
Id take the thing out, and submerge it in water to find the leak unless its realy obvious, Then just silicon or glue it untill its sealed again. After you properly drained the water and or moister out of course. 
05-09-2005, 10:09 PM
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (nocturnaldragon)
i looked at it and didnt find any cracks or anything and ill prob just glue around the whole thing but what is the best way to get alll the moisture out?
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (93ejay1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93ejay1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">could i put it in the oven like how ppl bake their ek lights but on a lower temp?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i bet this light is an aftermarket one... if it isnt, somoene hook this dude up with a new OEM corner lense, everyone has one.
i bet this light is an aftermarket one... if it isnt, somoene hook this dude up with a new OEM corner lense, everyone has one.
05-09-2005, 10:30 PM
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (POE)
they were vision knockoffs. thanks for the help but i put my REAL jdm corners on there that my gf got me. thats right im rocking clear corners 
05-09-2005, 10:31 PM
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (93ejay1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93ejay1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">could i put it in the oven like how ppl bake their ek lights but on a lower temp?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would assume so, but I do not know the temperature at which your glue would separate. My best advice is to get new corner lenses.
I would assume so, but I do not know the temperature at which your glue would separate. My best advice is to get new corner lenses.
05-09-2005, 10:32 PM
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (JohnnyWash1)
that costs money. i know your suppose to bake em at 200 for like 5 mins for the glue to seperate.
05-10-2005, 03:33 PM
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (93ejay1)
ok heres what i did, i filled it up with water to see if it leaked any where and it did, right in the corner. so i cleaned it out cuz there was crud in there and put a toilet paper roll over the socket thing and put it angled towards my heater. it dried it out perfect 
then i used some of my gfs nail glue to glue all around the corner and along both sides. do u guys think that should be good enough?
then i used some of my gfs nail glue to glue all around the corner and along both sides. do u guys think that should be good enough?
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Re: water in corner lights, how to make it stop (93ejay1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93ejay1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok heres what i did, i filled it up with water to see if it leaked any where and it did, right in the corner. so i cleaned it out cuz there was crud in there and put a toilet paper roll over the socket thing and put it angled towards my heater. it dried it out perfect
then i used some of my gfs nail glue to glue all around the corner and along both sides. do u guys think that should be good enough?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Test it. Try getting water in there.
then i used some of my gfs nail glue to glue all around the corner and along both sides. do u guys think that should be good enough?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Test it. Try getting water in there.
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