Thanks in advance for any help or advice
My two front left and right indicators both have condensation (moisture) trapped inside of them between the plastic and silver coat - looks annoying and doesnt go away - does anyone have any tips or tricks for removing without completely replacing the left and right indicator light panels?
sorry if this is in the wrong area (my first post)
BM
new proud owner of a WM series ll Holden Caprice L77 in Australia
Indicator CONDENSATION
Re: Indicator CONDENSATION
Welcome!
This is a common problem. There are a few ways to get the moisture out. One way is to pop the sockets out of the back and let the car sit in the sun, with the lights facing the sun, on a hot day for a few hours. This may take a few iterations. Another way is to remove the lights from the car and place them in the sun with the socket holes facing skyward. And yet another way would be to remove them and use a hair dryer to heat up the plastic. Alternate between blowing air into the socket holes and heating up the plastic for about 20 minutes. Should do the trick. Don't overheat the plastic though (this would be tough with a hair dryer).
As for keeping the moisture out, that may be another problem. I don't have any advice there. Perhaps others do?
This is a common problem. There are a few ways to get the moisture out. One way is to pop the sockets out of the back and let the car sit in the sun, with the lights facing the sun, on a hot day for a few hours. This may take a few iterations. Another way is to remove the lights from the car and place them in the sun with the socket holes facing skyward. And yet another way would be to remove them and use a hair dryer to heat up the plastic. Alternate between blowing air into the socket holes and heating up the plastic for about 20 minutes. Should do the trick. Don't overheat the plastic though (this would be tough with a hair dryer).
As for keeping the moisture out, that may be another problem. I don't have any advice there. Perhaps others do?
Tom (AKA: Storm)
2011 Caprice 9C3: L77, 8K miles, first-owner, purchased July 2011.
1995 Caprice 9C1: LT1, 178K miles, summer car.
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1995 Caprice Wagon: LT1, 62K miles.
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2011 Caprice 9C3: L77, 8K miles, first-owner, purchased July 2011.
1995 Caprice 9C1: LT1, 178K miles, summer car.
1995 Impala SS: LT1, 21K miles.
1995 Caprice Wagon: LT1, 62K miles.
1995 Caprice Wagon: LT1, 128K miles. Rust In Pieces
1994 Caprice 9C1: LT1, beater winter car.
1969 Chevy C30: 383ci stroker, 4L80E, rollback car hauler.
1972 Chrysler Newport: 400ci big block, survivor 27K miles, 2-door hardtop.
1969 Dodge Charger: 383ci big block.
Re: Indicator CONDENSATION
The light sockets should have rubber o-rings... either replace them, or use an o-rings sealer... I've use sealer for pool filter pump o-rings, with good results.
Later,
Tom Slick
Later,
Tom Slick
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Re: Indicator CONDENSATION
thanks for the quick replies! can anyone link any tutorials on safe removal of the indicator side panels? lights. Im confident with repairs however I dont quite know where to start with such a job!
Searching on the forum hasnt helped however, I may not be using the right combination of search words and have had no luck on google
thanks again
Searching on the forum hasnt helped however, I may not be using the right combination of search words and have had no luck on google
thanks again