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Old 12-23-2003, 04:34 PM   #1
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OK. So I was in a crash a couple weeks ago and had to get new headlights.

So today I bring the car home and I get out and I see that the new head lights are now fogged up. My old ones never fogged up, and I just wanted to know what causes it and how I can fix it.

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Old 12-23-2003, 04:38 PM   #2
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The caulking could be dried out, but I'm not positive, I had this problem after I cleared my corners, so I just caulked the crap out of it and its been fine, just looks like crap when I pop the hood so maybe someome else will tell u a more intelligent way.
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Old 12-23-2003, 04:45 PM   #3
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There's moisture in them, the caulking isnt fully sealed
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Old 12-23-2003, 04:52 PM   #4
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There's moisture in them, the caulking isnt fully sealed
Should I take it back to the body shop, or is it something that I could fix?
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Old 12-23-2003, 04:58 PM   #5
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No I would suggest you do it yourself. You never know what hidden charges a bodyshop will have.

Use caulk or a head gasket sealer
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Old 12-23-2003, 05:09 PM   #6
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You can find instructions that'll assist you in doing it yourself here: http://invision.aleromod.com/index.php?showtopic=17

While you at it, you might as well clear your corners
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Old 12-23-2003, 05:11 PM   #7
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clear them biznatches!!!!!
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Old 12-23-2003, 05:16 PM   #8
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Thanks for the guide.

I think about clearing them, I kind of like the yellowness.
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Old 12-23-2003, 05:41 PM   #9
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Also check the foam gasket on the bulb sockets as that is what was wrong with mine. Also make sure the shop put the bulb sockets in straight & not roostered.
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Old 12-23-2003, 05:56 PM   #10
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Also check the foam gasket on the bulb sockets as that is what was wrong with mine. Also make sure the shop put the bulb sockets in straight & not roostered.
Will do.
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Old 12-23-2003, 08:43 PM   #11
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make sure the 2 rubber "boots" that cover the hole where the headlight go in are there too.
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Old 12-23-2003, 09:57 PM   #12
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yeah, might as well clear the corners, or if it is old caulk then just remove the old caulk and redo the whole thing
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