Best Way to Clean Headlights

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Apr 3, 2009 | 08:40 PM

teflondevil09

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Best Way to Clean Headlights

Hi all, I just realized that the inside of the left front headlamp is fogging up with water vapor. What is the best way to clean this out and prevent it from happening again?
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Apr 3, 2009 | 09:15 PM

2.slowT

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Have you already done the clear corner mod?

Apr 4, 2009 | 06:24 AM

mcaanda

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From: NW Illinois SE Iowa

Check this out - I was just reading this, this morning:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272212

Got a pretty good writeup in there as well.

Apr 5, 2009 | 06:27 AM

teflondevil09

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Problem is fellas.... those are to reset the look on the outside of the lamp. This condensation is building up on the inside of the headlight fixture... does that make sense?

Apr 5, 2009 | 10:56 PM

ArtsA6Q

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you'll have to remove the headlamps and take apart the entire assembly.

There are rubber o-rings and gaskets throughout the entire assembly - best to recheck each one for a proper fit. If they all look good, it's time to pull apart the cover with some heat (oven) and add a bit more glue before resealing.

It's not a fun task. Most people just 'live with it.'

Good luck.

Apr 6, 2009 | 07:38 AM

teflondevil09

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does anyone have a good resource on how exactly to remove the assembly and follow through with the heating and resealing process?

Apr 6, 2009 | 08:45 AM

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If you just want to remove the condensation, take the back cove off and put a blowdryer aimed at the inside of teh housing.... set it on warm or cool air, not hot. that will help to get rid of the condensation.