Date:         Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:47:01 -0500
Reply-To:     "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Headlights get condensation
Comments: To: "Richard Smith (Smirby)" <smirby@gmail.com>
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I usually use some alcohol that we use with paint work.  Put that inside
the light and slosh it around.  It will absorb the water and then evaporate
out.  You may have to do this a few times.  Then inspect the light and if
there is an obvious route for water to get inside (like a stone hit in the
front), then you can seal it with clear sealant.  For stone hits I would
recommend replacing the light though.  If you think it is leaking around
the edge then you can seal that.  The light bulb should have an o-ring on
it that is what is supposed to seal the rear of the light.  Remember, never
touch the bulb glass when installing.  Your oils from your hand will
vaporize and make a haze on the inside of the glass.  Yup, you are a greasy
pig and so am I.  Humans and cleaness is really relative.

Ken

On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 5:05 PM Richard Smith (Smirby) <smirby@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I have this problem too and have tried all the usual / recommended ideas.
> I haven't tried the sealant yet, so that will be my next step.
>
> It really seems to be humidity rather than rain, though, as it will
> develop the moisture inside even in completely dry conditions.
>
> ...r
>
> Richard Smith
> Smith@thecdm.ca
>
> > On Feb 24, 2019, at 11:28 AM, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> >
> > Sorry, I forgot.  I always assume we are talking Vanagons of the 80s, but
> > that's not good enough, because from 86 the headlights are different.
> > So, yes, this is a 1989 Westfalia.
> > Thanks for your patience.
> > Zoltan
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: OlRivrRat
> > Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2019 6:13 AM
> > To: thewestyman
> > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Headlights get condensation
> >
> > Zoltan
> >
> > Van Model Year & HeadLight Type ?
> >
> >
> >> On 24 Feb , 2019, at 12:38 AM, thewestyman wrote:
> >>
> >> I don’t remember this was ever a topic, but had to be, it must be very
> >> common.
> >> I think, the rubber seals don’t work anymore.
> >> Is there a remedy for this ailment?
> >> Zoltan
>


-- 
Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
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