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    Is there anyway to get moisture out of the clear corner's. And is there a way to keep it from doing it again?
    Last edited by JG_Detailing; Aug 27, 2004, 06:34 PM.

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    Some folks drill a tiny hole or two on the bottom of the housing behind the face of the lens. You can see it and water won't get in.

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    • #3
      well i had that problem to.. i need to kit the whole cornerlight again to make sure it doesn't leak anymore. The first time i tried to clean in with a litlle absorber paper and a small stick. but if you arent causious like me.. you will probably damage the chrome. you wil see little swirlmarks on the chrome. so that isn`t an option anymore.. trying to dry it from the inside. Even though i tried to make it warm with an hairdryer.. but then you will see dried waterspots on the inside of the glass...

      So I decided to buy new ones and kit them off with clear bizon kit.
      now everything seems to work and no water is coming anymore into the corner light.

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      • #4
        very common problem...

        i hear tis a lot,lately.
        overhere,people trash their cars with "lexus look" rear lights.
        some companies sell cheap taiwan stuff for a lot of money,but these crappy lights are not sealed very well.
        here's what to do:
        - the water will disappear when you blow hot air into the light opening,you can use a hair dryer for this.
        - after the water is gone,re seal the lights,with a silicone kit,the one used in bathrooms and kitchens.let it dry,and assemble to your car,
        - problem solved.

        do not drill holes in it,because humidity gets in,through the holes,and only the heat of the bulbs is not enough to condense the water.


        ciao

        Rick

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          • #6
            Thank you! But the only thing is the lense has a bulb cover on the inside of it. So I would'nt be able to use a hair dryer in it.

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            • #7
              The clear corners on my Accord never leaked but when my car was wrecked, the body shop put in a new OEM corner and wouldn't you know it, the darn thing leaked!
              Owner, Scott's Mobile Auto Detailing

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