jlparsons
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:13 AM |
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water in headlamps
I have a BMW E90 headlight unit that's got condensation in it due to a not-very-speedy swap-over of bulbs. It's a twin reflector unit
with both bulbs occupying the same void. I tried leaving one bulb out to open it to the air and running engine with full beam on - this made it nice
and warm and got rid of most of it but there's still a little condensation in the far corners.
Any good tips to get it out? Otherwise I'm going to have to either get me some dessicant or resort to piping a hairdrier through one bulb hole
and out the other. I'd really rather not take out the whole light unit if possible.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:20 AM |
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Take the bulbs out and use a hot air gun to heat the glass . Be careful you dont get it too hot . Works for me.
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thunderace
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:27 AM |
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a hair dryer would be a bit safer
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by thunderace
a hair dryer would be a bit safer
Men dont own hair dryer's
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MikeR
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:36 AM |
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Oh I dunno - i've heard a lot of people on here have a BEC.
borrow your wife / girlfriends. If you can't post on here about a BEC meet at your house and i'm sure 2 or 3 will turn up.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:36 AM |
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Several on this site have them under their bonnets!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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r1_pete
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:53 AM |
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You need to stop dipping them......
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jlparsons
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 12:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by r1_pete
You need to stop dipping them......
Congratulation. You are now your dad. 
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shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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bassett
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 03:18 PM |
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I dont know how well it works but heard people saying sica gel ball packets like you get with new shoes can be taped to the inside and will absorb the
moisture
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jlparsons
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 03:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bassett
I dont know how well it works but heard people saying sica gel ball packets like you get with new shoes can be taped to the inside and will absorb the
moisture
Will try that after the hairdrier, thanks. Someone said I should try to get some from a glazier, apparently they use that stuff when they put
together double glazing panels.
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during
shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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