Hi guys. Could do with a bit of help on this one...

The headlights on my Bugeye have been steaming up real bad lately. I've checked all the rubbers on the back and it's all good. So it can only mean the lights need re-sealing.

What steps do I need to take to do this? Ive heard putting them in the oven for a few minutes will soften the glue? (What temperature and how long for?)

Also, what shall I use to re-seal the lights? I was thinking about black Tigerseal...

Thanks for any help or advice.

Tom

 

Can't comment on the oven bit, but yes, use Tigerseal or similar.

However, you need to get them DRY before sealing, or all that will happen is that the moisture that is already in there will be turned into vapour when the lights are on, then condense again when they are off.

Remove both lights, take off all covers and remove all bulbs, place them bulb-holders up in the airing cupboard for at least 12 hours.
TRY to refit them in the coldest, driest weather you can.

 

If you can get hold of a couple of sachets of silica gel that come with many items like computers, leave them in the lights on a piece of string while they're in a warm place as well. That will dry out any moisture in the air inside the lights.

John