Condensation in Headlights

[billy no brakes]

As the title says, has the T350 for 4 days now and love it but there is condensation in the headlights and it is really annoying me has anyone got a fix for this, thought about drilling small holes in the lenses but that would allow water in.

Gary

[zeppo]

Hi Gary!
Go, have a ride in the sunshine and don't take care of this anymore...
I think most of us have this typical TVR issue, I would never drill a hole into the Chassis or the lensecovers...

cheers Josef

[rico23]

Only real answer is to remove the headlight cover, dry it, and then reseal it back on with Sikaflex 221.

[madbadger]

But be aware you may never be able to resell it properly.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

madbadger said:

But be aware you may never be able to resell it properly.

..but he's only just got it, won't be thinking about that yet?

[madbadger]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

..but he's only just got it, won't be thinking about that yet?

Stoopid phone.

Reseal.

[billy no brakes]

rico23 said:

Only real answer is to remove the headlight cover, dry it, and then reseal it back on with Sikaflex 221.

Ok thanks will get that done

[billy no brakes]

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I think most of us have this typical TVR issue
cheers Josef
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does not happen on my Griff ?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

madbadger said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

..but he's only just got it, won't be thinking about that yet?

Stoopid phone.

Reseal.

I guessed. I was, what's commonly known, as being a tt. (Something I excel in )

[leef44]

zeppo said:

Hi Gary!
Go, have a ride in the sunshine and don't take care of this anymore...
I think most of us have this typical TVR issue, I would never drill a hole into the Chassis or the lensecovers...

cheers Josef

+1 This.

A bit of sunshine and air rushing through on a drive will eventually take care of that. But may take a few days. Best to leave it alone me thinks.

I get this every time I wash the car but eventually it goes.

[madbadger]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

I guessed. I was, what's commonly known, as being a tt. (Something I excel in )

[Hamish400]

Drill abt 5mm dia hole through bottom of light housing in forward inner corner at the bottom of the light housing part of body. (Best done with light cover removed.) Hole is sheltered from water entry by the flanged part of the bodywork immediately under the light area. HHC fitted battery vent filters on the underside of the holes to keep bugs out.
This mod has been successful in almost totally eliminating condensation in a T350 which is kept outside and which used to suffer severe misting/condensation - particularly in winter.
The light units fitted to the rear face of the light housing are not an airtight seal. Drilling the above small hole allows a slight flow of air through the space under the light covers. (in via the hole, out from round the light fittings).
The hole is difficult to see in this location as view is partly obstructed by the black border of the headlight clear covers.

Rgds
Hamish

[500 kim]

Sorry to hear of your lens woes Gary... Least of your problems now I guess ..