steaming up!!

Adzy's Straight 6 · 29th May 2007, 03:02 PM

Hi guys, hope ur all well. Iv got an issue with my lights... with all the rain we've been having down here ive had a build up of condensation in on of my rear light clusters, but now my front headlamps have started doing it as well....has anyone got a solution for this??

UltraFlynn · 29th May 2007, 03:08 PM

Simple solution is to take a hair-dryer to them and evaporate the water. Long term solution would be to take the units apart and re-seal them to stop the moisture getting in.

Cass · 29th May 2007, 03:22 PM

If you open them up give the inside a spray with some motor cycle helmet visor spray before you re join them.This stuff will keep the moisture from clinging to the lense if they decide to try and steam up again.

UltraFlynn · 29th May 2007, 03:27 PM

OOoooo Cass's top-tip. Nice idea.

Adzy's Straight 6 · 29th May 2007, 03:50 PM

Nice!! thank guys. Back ones seemed a bugger to seperate.

~Rob~ · 29th May 2007, 04:10 PM

Back ones ca be a pain to seperate as heating them to soften the glue may melt / damage the plastic unit.

I bought a new cluster as mine was cracked and steamed up, circa £40 from Mr T. for a UK spec rear cluster w/ bulbs.

Cass · 29th May 2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynn

OOoooo Cass's top-tip. Nice idea.

Note spray not brush.

UltraFlynn · 29th May 2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cass

Note spray not brush.

ROFL

Cass and his brush. Beware.

god father wheels · 29th May 2007, 09:57 PM

Heres another tip for you guys.....

Put a rubber mat over the headlight and put your lights on, the heat generated from the lights will help evaporate the water in them.

Not sure how long this will take but I suppose it might depend on how much water is inside the headlight.

The visor spray your on about Cass is the anti-fog spray. Spray it on and leave it to dry.

Martin F · 29th May 2007, 10:09 PM

Another top tip......

If you are due to go on a long journey and have moisture in your headlights, undo one of the bulbs and let it hang out. The heat from the engine bay will help dry out the headlight.

Obviously don't do this if driving at night

29th May 2007, 03:02 PM	#1
Adzy's Straight 6 Member Jap Spec RZ - Auto (TT) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warwick Posts: 171	steaming up!! Hi guys, hope ur all well. Iv got an issue with my lights... with all the rain we've been having down here ive had a build up of condensation in on of my rear light clusters, but now my front headlamps have started doing it as well....has anyone got a solution for this??

29th May 2007, 03:22 PM	#3
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	If you open them up give the inside a spray with some motor cycle helmet visor spray before you re join them.This stuff will keep the moisture from clinging to the lense if they decide to try and steam up again. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

29th May 2007, 04:10 PM	#6
~Rob~ Old Timer None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bolton, Manchester, UK Posts: 1,476	Back ones ca be a pain to seperate as heating them to soften the glue may melt / damage the plastic unit. I bought a new cluster as mine was cracked and steamed up, circa £40 from Mr T. for a UK spec rear cluster w/ bulbs. __________________ I used to be a Supra owner.. My Old Car

29th May 2007, 10:09 PM	#10
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Another top tip...... If you are due to go on a long journey and have moisture in your headlights, undo one of the bulbs and let it hang out. The heat from the engine bay will help dry out the headlight. Obviously don't do this if driving at night __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

29th May 2007, 03:50 PM	#5
Adzy's Straight 6 Member Jap Spec RZ - Auto (TT) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warwick Posts: 171	Nice!! thank guys. Back ones seemed a bugger to seperate.

29th May 2007, 09:57 PM	#9
god father wheels The powder coater. Jap Spec SZ - 5 sp Manual (NA) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Slough, Berkshire Posts: 453	Heres another tip for you guys..... Put a rubber mat over the headlight and put your lights on, the heat generated from the lights will help evaporate the water in them. Not sure how long this will take but I suppose it might depend on how much water is inside the headlight. The visor spray your on about Cass is the anti-fog spray. Spray it on and leave it to dry.

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