How to get rid of Moisture in Headlights?!

[@98jmull]

this worked excellent for my car hit it with the blow dryer and i timed it 11 minuets it was crystal clear again and the condensation was bad about 80% of headlight had condensation and i needed something to work fast because im going on a road trip in a few hours. thanks for the tip!!

[@altillman1448]

For safety use 3M yellow automotive tape to protect nearby paint. It can withstands surface temperatures up to 225°F/107°C for 30 minutes. Also get much faster results if you take out the bulbs. We place our heat storm tradesman lamp on a tripod over the area, and come check on it occasionally until it's all cleared up (10min.). This is a common fix for repairing pre sale flooded vehicles.

[@tswvxyastswvyeej5510]

Water condensation comes back next morning. You have to clean inside too.

[@AndyInTheAir]

temporarily turns liquid water into water vapor which is invisible and will obviously condense back to water later. def did not 'get rid of the moisture' smh

[@itsblinblin]

Yes we need more of these!

[@benhopwood5321]

Did you have the cover at the back off so the Warm.air can escape with the moisture or did you keep the cover on?

[@swreames1]

I used a hair dryer and it worked great took out all the moisture took about 10 min. I did not open up anything on the back. And there was a lot of moisture in it, I assume the moisture went out the back vent.

[@JustChrisR]

Did it end up coming back after a few weeks?

[@ScottEricInvestments]

@@JustChrisRno it doesn’t

[@kingkongsdingdong]

I have a Cayenne. How do I remove the lens cover and re-seal it? Thanks!

[@kcscarecrow]

Thanks, I have a Honda CRV 2015 that has minor moisture build up on the headlight lens inside. I have a harbor freight heat gun I can try this with using caution for sure.

[@madnitro1]

when the light cools down again the moisture returns so not a fix

[@kaiwanr771]

Thats true i heated it after cools down the moisture return

[@jdm2nerrify]

Drill a 1/16 hole on the bottom of the headlight then...

[@ericwatts9154]

Just throw some silica gel packets in that bitch, keeps it clear for a couple months then replace it.

[@paulbreisch955]

True, just did this yesterday and it came back last night. Hoping that a week in the sun will help

[@IShowCodeine]

@@jdm2nerrifywill break water seal

[@oscargurrola7587]

Thanks for the info hopefully I don't blow out my wife's hair dryer then I'll have another problem 😊 but thanks again.

[@Tejanojams]

Worked great !

[@DayLyGHt]

Do you recommend low settings on the heat or high! Silly question but I'll be doing this and hopefully it will work!!! Thanks!!!!

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Just use the lowest setting and be patient

[@DayLyGHt]

Thank you for your reponse ! I shall be taking my time

[@reflex9244]

I did the same but after few minutes it became worse

[@reflex9244]

I mean it was gone for like 5 min and then it came back worse but at least its only foggy and not water any way what should i do now?

[@rikadew]

​@@reflex9244did you take the bulbs out so the vapor can leave the headlight?

[@anthonyyadrick5856]

I live in the tropics the heat doesnt work lights are hotter than air outside

[@DayLyGHt]

Thank you very much this worked for me!!!!!!!!

[@MrGeorgeferreira]

fantastic. would you also recommend to drill a tiny whole at the bottom of light where there is no bulb or electronics to help remove that moisture quicker?

[@ddautodetailing]

Great tip!

[@lv9579]

Great idea!!

[@sunsetcliffs98]

All you did was evaporate the water for a few moments. Water..which you just turned to water vapor is still in the light fixture. It will condense on the glass again. Problem not solved.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Do this in a controlled environment and then let fully dry out. Then inspect for leaks or where the condensation is coming in and seal.

[@devilsreject320]

He did say at start not a permanent fix. Would need to be sealed to do it properly. That's my two pence worth.

[@Manjarow]

heating it wil only vaporise the water in the air when it cools down it will stick again, you should open it and suck the warm moisturerized air out with a vaccum cleaner

[@Manjarow]

silicon pads help also

[@ezandman6804]

I agree.

[@martingriffin8263]

Iv just changed a bulb now I have condensation any idea what IV done wrong in putting it back

[@paulspencer4713]

I did this and it worked but once cooled down the condensation came back

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

It’s best that after this is done to inspect for where the water is getting in

[@wendygutierrez1193]

Same here and even worse😢

[@tswvxyastswvyeej5510]

Same to me.

[@PaulApollonia]

Great tip.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Thank you

[@Paulcndlra]

Heat gun sir ?

[@cinitax]

i just bought brand new headlights and the right one has water inside already

[@quadariusd7750]

Mines does too for some reason. I believes mines due to possibly headlight wasn’t snug tight in there and the weather in my city is inconsistent from Jan-April. With that being said the moisture buildup is where it’s water in the assembly. I’ve been hoping for an 90 degree day and a whole lot of sunlight to do it’s job but haven’t got that weather as of yet.

[@cinitax]

@@quadariusd7750 i had a hot day recently and it went away thankfully

[@Mexiepino]

This guy is wrong. Doing what he’s doing is too much work. All you have to do is open the back of the headlight cover. Let it sit overnight open to the outside air. When you wake up, condensation will be gone and all you have to do is put the cap back on. While it’s doing its work go and enjoy some libation. That’s exactly what I did.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

🤦‍♂️not wrong just showing another way to do it.

[@Mexiepino]

@@AndysAutoCarePlus work smarter not harder.

[@trey9215]

The moisture will be back in like 20 min

[@martinsulaj9579]

Does job but after one week base moisture again

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Very true this is a temporary fix for sure.

[@aldrin.sarmiento]

basic way to melt the plastic and paint haha

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

True you could do that. That’s why you be careful