CONDENSATION on the passenger side headlight!!!!! It looks THICK tho like a clear coat... NO IDEA how it came about this way... anybody encounter something like this or has any advice?

TIA!

-Dennis

 

its from the inside right?.. yeah, i just posted a thread on this on my 06 headlights... apparently the dealership will warranty it

 

hmmm the thing is... I bought these headlights as an upgrade on my 03

 

Does anyone know if the '06 headlights are like the '03-'05, where they are vented to atmosphere? If so, excessive condensation (pooling) is likely from water finding a path along wires, etc. and making it's way into the housing. Anything less is considered normal, especially in humid locations.

If it's vented like the prior unit, you may be able to take a hair dryer and blow it into the venting holes... ...wherever they're at.

 

That sounds like a good idea GT, anybody have any experience w/ this aspect of the 06s?

 

just get 3m plastic cleaner. its not on the inside of the light but simply haze on the outside of the lens. a good plastic cleaner will get rid of it with no problem.

 

if they are aftermarket this can happen. i have experienced this aftermarket tail lights and condensation.

 

+1... w0ady is 100% correct here.

Rub your finger over the haze and you will see that it is on the outside. Get something like PlastX to clean it off. Here's a link...

http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plast...Cleaner-Polish

 

http://www.autogeek.net/plexplasclea...FRMdSQodk3AJ_Q


The blonde will even come over and help you!

 

Actually it's really fro the insdie guys! I think the rain got in somehow through a leak cuz after I drive and park and go to look at it the condensation looks FRESH like water just ran down it

 

you can always get the silca gel packs
http://www.hidplanet.com/silica.html
I put them in all my retrofits to prevent moisture buildup. They work well.
These packs come factory with TSX headlights, I don't know why Infiniti is being cheap about it.

 

That is only useful for shipping. Ichikoh manufactures the lamps for the G35, while I think Stanley makes them for most Honda/Acura models. Regardless, the benefits of silica gel are only useful for a short period of time (eg, shipping).

"Once saturated with water, the gel can be regenerated (dried) by heating it to 150°C (300°F) for 1.5 hours per liter "

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica_gel

If a lamp has a problem with water entry/leakage, then it will need to be repaired.

 

The gels are mostly for minior moisture, not for water saturation. I put those in my retrofits just in case, not as only moisture defense.

But yes, if his headlight does have major leakage, warranty should cover it.