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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Default Condensation inside JDM front headlight.

I got some condensation inside my JDM headlight and dont know how to get it out. Obviously there has to be some way water is getting inside the headlight? How do i get the condensation out of it? Ill taking headlight out to see if i can see any crackes or a way water is getting in in the meantime.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Default Re: Condensation inside JDM front headlight. (01_ITR)

A heat gun is a temporary fix, but you'll need to reseal it to fix the problem permanently. Use caution when using a heat gun not to melt the lens. Make sure you give the lens a break not to get too hot and you should be fine. Obviously you'll know if its working if the condensation slowlybegins disappearing.

Edit: I have used this method before and it works, i am not just throwing the idea out there.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Default Re: Condensation inside JDM front headlight. (Jon D)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jon D &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A heat gun is a temporary fix, but you'll need to reseal it to fix the problem permanently. Use caution when using a heat gun not to melt the lens. Make sure you give the lens a break not to get too hot and you should be fine. Obviously you'll know if its working if the condensation slowlybegins disappearing.

Edit: I have used this method before and it works, i am not just throwing the idea out there.
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a blowdryer works pretty well also, cause it doesn't get too hot but hot enough to evaporate the condensation
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dumafit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

a blowdryer works pretty well also, cause it doesn't get too hot but hot enough to evaporate the condensation</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have never used a hairdryer, but would imagine it takes significantly longer to do this way. Let us know though as i imagine you will probably try the hairdryer first if you don't already have a heatgun.

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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Thanks il post back when i get it done. with some pics.
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