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Old 12-09-2011, 10:48 AM
MadMike MadMike is offline
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I bought a set of headlights that were brand new off eBay, now the problem I'm having is when I wash the truck or drive in the rain they fog up inside for about a week. I checked for leaks cant find any and bulbs are tight I even put new o-rings on around the bulbs but it's still happening any Ideas would be appreciated thanks for your time
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:09 AM
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Put silicon around the seal.. that would be my best bet dude..
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Old 12-09-2011, 02:05 PM
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Ya I ordered hi/lo 10000k HIDs for headlights and 10000k for fog lights when they come in I'm Gona take the headlight assembly right out put them in a bag of rice over night to get rid of all possible water then like you said reseal them and hope it works cause man does it look bad with water droplets all over on the inside
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Old 12-09-2011, 02:12 PM
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Ya I ordered hi/lo 10000k HIDs for headlights and 10000k for fog lights when they come in I'm Gona take the headlight assembly right out put them in a bag of rice over night to get rid of all possible water then like you said reseal them and hope it works cause man does it look bad with water droplets all over on the inside
I had the same issue with one of my headlights (modded). It didnt leak when it rained or when you used a hose, but a high pressue washer would cause the headlight to leak. My dad had to scrappe off the old sealant and put a new one (industrial sealant). It hasnt leaked since. You could always use a hair dryer to get the water out as well.
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Old 12-10-2011, 08:11 AM
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Industrial sealant? What kind? brand name I mean cause I'll try that
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