fullmetal289

under the clear covering of the headlight is a bunch of water buildup that is literally there year around... its there when it is dry out, sunny, snowy, always.

how would i go about removing the clear part of the headlight so that i can swab the inside and remove that water once and for all?

boost_junkie16

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Try taking a hair dryer and blowing air in through the back where the bulb goes. It should get rid of the condensation.

Nacademus

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Look up a the How-To thread about painting your lamps... it will tell you how.

Nacademus

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Yes, but its source needs to be investigated. Pull it apart, reseal it, toss a small packet of Silica Gel in its back corner and you will be all set.

fullmetal289

silica gel? haha ill have to try that. and why does the source of the hot to you suggested have to be looked into? does it cause damage or something?

mjnordio

my passenger sides the same way... try to not let it bother me... but im insecure

fullmetal289

yeah is it common in cobalts?

i really need to clean it out, its a lot darker than the driver side and i dont want that..

C_A_D88

take it apart clean it up, blow it out, make sure its 100% dry , packet of silica gel, reseal it, and be done with it

Nacademus

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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-...lights-208242/


I hope it has the pics. I can't see them, I'm at work.

countrySS

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OP what year and how many miles on the car

fullmetal289

2006 with 56k miles.


and about the whole removing the seal and all of that, i was hoping for a less risky alternative.. if there is one.

C_A_D88

There's nothing risky about taking your light apart to do it properly?

But if your that scared take your headlight off, bring it inside and get a blow dryer ready, take all the bulbs out and go to town blowing the blow dryer threw the holes, might take a while and you wil probably have water spots on the inside when your done.

And once your done grab some rubbing alcohol and clean around the edge of the lens dry completely and then seal with silicone, let dry over night then reinstall