Moisture in headlights?

[SilverDakota03]

Any one know how to remove the moisture out of my front headlights? It looks terrible!

[Jarheadoo7]

toss a small scilica bag in em!


( the ones you find in new shoes )

[Neil]

Drill a tiny hole in the bottom near the front. It will dry out. If you are in a hurry to clear it up, remove the assembly, pull the bulb out and run a hair dryer for a few minutes. The hole will keep it clear.

[SilverDakota03]

well if i drilled a hole in the lights wouldnt that just let more moisture in over time?????

[Neil]

No. It will vent it and keep condensation from occuring. I've had hole drilled in various light housings for 15 years including the stock and aftermarket housings. One of my clear corners just developed a leak somewhere and I just put a hole in it.

[jixer]

I had luck with my old bike headlight, by using the hairdryer. Make sure the bulb is sealed well when you put it back in.

[SilverDakota03]

ill try that hole idea.....thanks alot......what size hole should i drill???

[SilverDakota03]

kkkk...ill try that hole idea! thanks alot for the help

[catdaddy614]

yea, drilling a couple small holes will keep the condensation from building up.

[Neil]

Smallest drill bit in the set.

[ColoDak]

after drilling the hole, get some clear silicone and run a bead around the outside where the two halves of the housing attach. Typically though the moisture is getting in on the back side of the light.

[Rebel13]

You first need to figure out how moisture got in there! Water destroys the chrome paint. You may need to get a new one!

[rumblefish360]

Originally Posted by Rebel13

You first need to figure out how moisture got in there! Water destroys the chrome paint. You may need to get a new one!

Hey asshole! Where did you go!

[Rob454]

It may be as simple as the little rubber seal/washer that is on the headlight bulb plug may be deteriorated. Get new ones they're cheap thats probably where water gets in. It happend to mine. the stock housings are pretty well sealed. the aftermarket ones its a hit and miss

[CYCLONE_06]

Originally Posted by Rob454

It may be as simple as the little rubber seal/washer that is on the headlight bulb plug may be deteriorated. Get new ones they're cheap thats probably where water gets in. It happend to mine. the stock housings are pretty well sealed. the aftermarket ones its a hit and miss

The aftermarket ones are fine until people drive through a pressure washer. After that, they leak.

When you drill the holes, I usually drill mine right under the bulb that way the water wont get into them. Water doesnt run uphill.

You need two holes, one to let air in, and one to let it out to help circulate.

~CYCLONE_06