Sealed Headlight covers

[sundance02]

I know in general these type of light fittings suffer from condensation, but has anyone any ideas that might help this prob? one light has dried but the other even after having main beam on for ages wont clear, are they easy to take off and clean? and do they need sealing after?, it really spoils the front. Any ideas please?

[TuxMan]

When i had a Ultima the factory advised me to drill 2 X 5mm holes to allow in some fresh air ...seemed to work !!

[sundance02]

TuxMan said:

When i had a Ultima the factory advised me to drill 2 X 5mm holes to allow in some fresh air ...seemed to work !!

That would cure it, but couldn't water also enter not sure how the lights are sealed inside?

[roi354]

Next time you buy something that has a small bag of silica crystals in the packaging you could try opening up the rear cover and chucking them in maybe?

[sundance02]

roi354 said:

Next time you buy something that has a small bag of silica crystals in the packaging you could try opening up the rear cover and chucking them in maybe?

used to use that pitch when i sold double glazing years ago they only last a month

[TuxMan]

directions were to drill the holes at the lowest point of the headlight so as to let the water drain away .

[sundance02]

TuxMan said:

directions were to drill the holes at the lowest point of the headlight so as to let the water drain away .

Cheers Simon

[nigelw]

water can come in two ways ...either the back isnt sealed properly or , the silicon round the clear lens cover has aged (as had happened with mine ) ...steady job picking it out with a bluntish soft implement , then really fiddly job putting a nice bead of black silicon back round , cured it though !

[sundance02]

nigelw said:

water can come in two ways ...either the back isnt sealed properly or , the silicon round the clear lens cover has aged (as had happened with mine ) ...steady job picking it out with a bluntish soft implement , then really fiddly job putting a nice bead of black silicon back round , cured it though !

Cheers Nigel going to try that first see if it cures mine. If not then i will drill 2 little holes at the bottom.