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Condensation in headlights in winter, normal? Replace?

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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Default Condensation in headlights in winter, normal? Replace?

1994 Civic Si

This is sort of a noob question, but I just noticed some condensation in my stock USDM headlights. It's cold outside, but this has never happened before. Seals can wear, they did on my taillights and so I replaced them with JDMs. But the headlights are glass, so I need some extra opinions.

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Is it the cold that's doing it or is this a good time to replace them? I can't stand the foggy look of them right now and am wondering if it will go away. Can anyone relate?
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Glass headlights? Never heard of that before to be honest lol. Just clean it and seal any air pockets. It's most likely the cold doing it.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Remove the headlight (very easy) including the bulb and it's plug. Heat the lens with a heat gun or even a hair dryer until the moisture is gone. Reseal the lens to the housing. Check/replace the headlight plug seal. Reinstall.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Glass headlights? Never heard of that before to be honest lol.
'92-'95 Civic headlight lenses are made of glass, '96-'00 are made of acrylic.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Default Re: Condensation in headlights in winter, normal? Replace?

Thanks mcvtec.

What sealant to you recommend? Does 3M make some for headlights?

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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mcvtec
'92-'95 Civic headlight lenses are made of glass, '96-'00 are made of acrylic.
Never knew that haha, thanks for that info
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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3m stuff is good. I would use clear silicone, nothing fancy. Clean the seam well.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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I can't find any JDM headlights that are clean for a good price.
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