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Old 12-18-2012, 04:22 PM
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I have condensation on my tail lights. Is there a fix? Where can I buy new tail lights? Hardtop guy?
Old 12-18-2012, 04:27 PM
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i have the same problem. driver side?
Old 12-18-2012, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by iamxpL
i have the same problem. driver side?
Yup!
Old 12-18-2012, 04:39 PM
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Mine is on the passenger side. You guys want a matching passenger side? Deal?
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Weird thing is taillights aren't really sealed like the headlights. Maybe it needs to be vented to get rid of the fogging instead of trying to seal it.
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Don't think I'd do it myself on the S2k but drilling a tiny 1/8 hole at the lowest part of the lense that's unseen helped when my Civic had that issue. Condensation never came back.
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I have the same issue on my driver side tail light. But what i heard you can put those silicone packages that come in some shoes or even like leather bags to absorb the condensation and moisture although never tryed it myself.
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A simple trick....Lol, a blowdryer. Im Also sure the light need to be tightened. If u had any rear end work, theres a possibilty the lights not making proper contract with the gasket. Hardtopguy does sell ap2 rear taillight gaskets. When i had billman retrofit and cut my ap1 to fit ap2 tails, We doubled up on the gasket just to prevent them from leaking.


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Try not to get to close with the dryer, the plastic will melt...Sit down, and get comfy
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i did somewhat of a ghetto fix. ill take a picture later and post up. its been working.
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My Integra has a leaky seal and it's a major pain to replace (lots of big interior panels). I just sit a small fan in the trunk overnight with all of the bulbs sockets unscrewed .....


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