Removing Headlamp Condensation Mist

[Poppy1]

Knowing what causes misting is half the solution to this problem. Short of stating the obvious, moisture is present! More correctly the air is humid and marginally warmer than the outside air temperature - which when hitting the lens causes condensation. Test this by running a very cold water onto the outside of the lens and see if any misting starts to show. Provided the rear cover is securely clsed/sealed and there are no broken seals or cracks, then the air inside which is humid got in there somehow. now ask yourself has the dealer or you changed a buld some time ago - this may have been weeks ago. What was the air temperature and humidity like when this was done? Chances are it was humid. The air must be bone dry. Solution is to remove unit and back plate, place in airing cupboard - opeining upwards for 30 minutes and reseal back inside cupboard and you have a nice clear unit.

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[A2rijder.nl]

you can do it faster, always drive with your lights on.

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[Poppy1]

It doesn't seem to get the last bit out that is near the indicator though - IMHO

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[jon.od]

Chaps the best way is to leave it in the car undo the back, then heat the front with a hair dryer.

 

[Poppy1]

Tried that - and it didn't work in my case.

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[jon.od]

There is one more flash way, drive the car down to Monaco and let it get warm and aired by the sun !

 

[shezlee]

I was given a good tip at the 1st social, it went like this...

Use a good polish on the headlights, sounds silly, but works, the water beeds away before the misting has time to start.

You have to polish every 2 weeks (usualy when I do the windscreen)

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[maersk]

You polish the screen?

 

[jon.od]

Thought i was the only one! Autoglym glass polish?

 

[Ade]

quote:Originally posted by maersk

You polish the screen?

You polish at all? Now I feel like I'm neglecting her. A wash every fortnight (if she's lucky) is all. Still done less than 4000 miles in 9 months so doesn't get that dirty.

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[shezlee]

I use Autoglym glass polish on the Headlights, Windscreen, Side and Rear Windows and Mirrors (Windows inside and out)


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