Justin Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 A couple on months ago I did the "cook your headlight in the oven trick" to free off the headlight lenses. It worked a treat and polished up nicely. But I am getting condensation behind my lenses in certain weather conditions. I reckon it is because the black chewing gum stuff is not sealing all the way round. When the water drys it is building up stains and making the lenses look misty again. A. Is anyone else getting this? B. Can I get hold of this black chewing gum stuff from anywhere? C. What should I do to reseal the lenses if I can't get this stuff? D. Could it be the bulb holders letting in moisture? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 When I did the work on my headlamps the chewing gum was a bit thin in places, so I pushed it about a bit before putting the headlamps back in and never had any problems. Ibrar was the first person in the UK to cook his headlamps and he actually ran a bead of bathroom sealant type stuff round the edge to ensure it sealed properly. My UK headlamps have a terrible leak on them so Im going to have to cook those...I just hope I dont mess it up as UK spec headlamps are not cheap. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 Originally posted by Branners When I did the work on my headlamps the chewing gum was a bit thin in places, so I pushed it about a bit before putting the headlamps back in and never had any problems. Ibrar was the first person in the UK to cook his headlamps and he actually ran a bead of bathroom sealant type stuff round the edge to ensure it sealed properly. My UK headlamps have a terrible leak on them so Im going to have to cook those...I just hope I dont mess it up as UK spec headlamps are not cheap. JB Ask me nicely and I can lend you one to practice on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 oooh, that sounds like a cunning plan.... Can I please borrow your spare UK spec headlamp so I can cook it at 150degrees C for 5 minutes and then throw it round the kitchen :flame Dev when I forget to wear my oven gloves, and then jam a large screwdriver in to it to get the lens off , spray the insides black , stick it all back together and then melt it all over the oven again so my wife has to beat me with a big stick thanks JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 Originally posted by Branners oooh, that sounds like a cunning plan.... Can I please borrow your spare UK spec headlamp so I can cook it at 150degrees C for 5 minutes and then throw it round the kitchen :flame Dev when I forget to wear my oven gloves, and then jam a large screwdriver in to it to get the lens off , spray the insides black , stick it all back together and then melt it all over the oven again so my wife has to beat me with a big stick thanks JB As long as that's all...yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 so my wife has to beat me with a big stick If that's you thing JB, would you not receive gratification more swiftly by simply asking your wife straight out? PS. You could even supply the stick:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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