this might be the stoopidest question but i still have to ask.... i juss got my headlights cleared from someone.... juss took my car for a carwash and it seems like theres a slight fog in it.... or maybe its jus my eyes or even reflections... wen they fog... do they fog up tremendously? or a tad? or even because its -2 degrees in nyc.... is there a way i can "do it myself" kinda thing to see if it actually fogs? like poor cold/hot water on it? please help!

 

Well, boiling water would help but it'll be kinda hard where you are.

DIY fix is easy, Take bumper off, Unscrew the headlights (unplug cables, DUH), and reaply another layer of that silicone sealant...OR, take the car back to this "someone" and have him do it.

In any case this wont harm your headlight

 

This is what I did to test. Drive near a beach on a cold night.... assuming the humidity is high ... you should know if your headlights are fogging up for sure.

Since you did somewhat observe some fogging when you were washing your car, chances are.... it isn't sealed correctly. I suggest you redo it avoid any chance of blowing your HIDs.

My headlight fogged up very slighty and started to get worse after awhile.... so i had to re do them.

 

you should take care of it asap... https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=moisture

 

it's probably condensation inside the headlights. Probably the person who cleared your lights did not seal it tight enough.

 

thnx everyone is there a "at home" thing i can do to test tthe fog besides going to a beach? like pour boiling water on my headlights wen its -negative degrees outside?

 

who did your headlights just so i stay away.. im plannin on doing htem this summer

 

juss did dude that my friend told me bout... i dont believe hes on this forum tho..... his name is Jon... lives in nyc

 

umm.. i couldve done it for you. i did it on mine and a few other cars. i did it properly and there is no sign of moisture inside the lamps at all. i did this about two weeks ago and still good. my friends' cars are all still in good shape too. after i sealed it tightly, i went over the sealant again with another layer just to protect it better. then with a knife i shaved off the excess sealant so it wouldnt leave this ugly goo sticking out from all around the lamps

 

Take out the high beam bulbs and then wait a while... put them back in and see. Same thing happened to me with when he did it.

 

did u bring it back to get it fixed?

 

Same thing happened to me ( didn't do mine). I agree with the above but would add that you should do it ASAP. It also help if you use a hair dryer to blow hot air in the hole where the high beam bulb was. When you think you're done, do it for 10 more minutes to be on the safe side.

I think my neighbors still cal me "That guy that uses a hair dryer in his engine bay"

Again, while this won't address the problem of a strong seal, it's a good way to get the moisture out.

Good luck!

Joe

 

He just suggested I leave the bulbs out for a little, the high beams since it is easier, then wait for a while.. bit it back in and then it should be good. I havent had problems since but he said if I did I could just bring it back to him.