Blackie Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) I recently opened up my headlights to spray the inside black. All went okay (Nightmare of a job) now one of them has loads of condensation in it so i'n going to have to pop it apart again. My question: On my motorbike helmet i put a film of fairyliquid to stop it steaming up/ getting condensation, would this work on headlight? Edited June 1, 2008 by Blackie (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Would like to know how to get rid of it as well, one of mine really fogs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Would the heat not dry it out and cause it to congeal (sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Would the heat not dry it out and cause it to congeal (sp) Didnt think of that, so apart from popping them open again and wacking loads of sealer on theres not much can be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Mine steam up even though I've checked all the seals. Im waiting for a nice hot day so I can take the bulbs out and leave them for a while. Usually its dense air that reacts when you wash the headlights or rains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 you can cover the lights with a piece of alu foil and leave the headlights and full beams on-worked on my vectre years ago but you'd have to be careful not to melt the lense and keep checking, should work imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I took my headlights off and blew my missus hairdryer into them for about 20mins each until the light unit was really hot to touch and put them back in.Thats been 3 months now and they are clear.(used to steam up real bad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Yeah, before you crack them open again put a damp towel over the top of them and either sit them in the sun or whack them next to a radiator for a few hours. I don't know the physics behind it but the damp towel will help remove the condensation. Make sure all the bulbs are out so that it can breath. If that doesn't work, pop them open again and re-seal them. Make sure they are totally dry before putting them together again. I guess i got lucky with mine. I put them back together and on the car last week and we have had a few really rainy days. I guess the winter with freezing will be the real test though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I took my headlights off and blew my missus hairdryer into them for about 20mins each until the light unit was really hot to touch and put them back in.Thats been 3 months now and they are clear.(used to steam up real bad) i did this and melted the rest of the seal, be carefull:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Maybe i was just lucky gaz;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Maybe i was just lucky gaz;) probably more me not concentrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 silicon bead bags (those little bags you get with electronic equipment) might help remove the condensation. They did with mine. Just remember to tie on some rope so you can pull the bags out when your finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 maybe gaz lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I've seen headlights with silicon bags taped inside, under the plastic inner so they're out of sight, not a clue if they worked as intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 The hair dryer trick worked well for me after one of my bulb holders wasn't sealing properly, just make sure if you try this to keep moving the air over all the holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 You should keep in mind, that it's NORMAL for headlights to steam for a first few days after refurb, even brand new headlights are doing it. Check if high beam bulb is sealing properly, leave silicon bag for a few days. If after one week or so lamps will be still foggy, it will mean they are not sealed properly - try again and put as much sealant as you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Just pull the high beam bulb out for a few days when the sun comes back. And make sure all your bulbs are seated correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I have this same problem after facelifting mine. I think the pair of lights i have will be left to a pro to facelift. Have had nothing but hassle with trying to get them to seal properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 As advised already several times on the phone to you Mr Blackie , refurbed lights can mist up for the first few days after a refurb, mine did. When condensation went they never steamed up again. Also with you Jet washing them less than 24 hours after you had done them wont help. So leave them a few days and wait and see. Also with with regards to plugging the bulbs in, they are sometimes not snug so using a little Vaseline will create a seal around the plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'm gutted as I have the same issue with mine now. That said, they fogged up before, which was partly the reason for the refurb. They look great in the dry, and when I washed the car only 1 fogged up a bit but quickly cleared (suspect the highbeam bulb wasnt fully in which helped here) but in the heavy downpour we had on sunday they were VERY badly fogged. This is the first time the headlights have been out in bad weather though (since refurb) so I'm hoping it may kinda sort itself out a bit. Mainbeam bulbs are now out while it's parked in the garage giving them time to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 I ended up opening them up and drying them out and putting a lot more sealer on, it just seemed to be getting worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest damelza Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 ohhhhh schizer I hope this doesn't happen to us..... we were wondering about this! we sealed it with black silicon...errrrm look at Stav's thread about the angel eyes we fitted. (his member name is multics) He named all the products. so far so good after the rain as well.... x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 ohhhhh schizer I hope this doesn't happen to us..... we were wondering about this! we sealed it with black silicon...errrrm look at Stav's thread about the angel eyes we fitted. (his member name is multics) He named all the products. so far so good after the rain as well.... x I used this stuff called Black tiger Someone on here recomended it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I'm assuming that we want the headlights completely sealed so that no air can get in at all - correct? Is there any way in which you can test a headlight to try and find where it is leaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 I'm assuming that we want the headlights completely sealed so that no air can get in at all - correct? Is there any way in which you can test a headlight to try and find where it is leaking? Mine were fine after adding alot of black tiger, JamesMarks says put vaseline round the bulb seals helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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