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Offline Dalejones

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GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« on: November 17, 2014, 06:59:53 pm »
Fitted my depo GTI rep headlights on Sunday, noticed that they mist up when it rains, anyone else had this? What can I do to stop it?
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2014, 07:02:47 pm »
gel bag :)
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2014, 08:08:02 pm »
Sorry?
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2014, 08:23:55 pm »
those small bags that collect condension water, dont know there real name but try google
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2014, 09:10:23 pm »
He means some of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-x-1g-Packets-of-Silica-Gel-Sachets-Desiccant-Pouches-O127-/400682141175?pt=UK_Packaging_Materials&hash=item5d4a8445f7
Silica Gel packs that should absorb the moisture stopping the condensation providing there isn't a major leak.
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2014, 09:11:06 pm »
Quote from: Tungmeister on November 17, 2014, 09:10:23 pm
He means some of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-x-1g-Packets-of-Silica-Gel-Sachets-Desiccant-Pouches-O127-/400682141175?pt=UK_Packaging_Materials&hash=item5d4a8445f7
Silica Gel packs that should absorb the moisture stopping the condensation providing there isn't a major leak.
yeeap these  :happy2:
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2014, 09:28:32 pm »
Oh ok! How do I get them into my headlights?
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2014, 10:38:12 pm »
Take off the back covers and throw a few packs in  :happy2:
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2014, 06:14:27 am »
I find this happens to my mk 5 golf gti too
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Re: GTI rep headlights condensation?!
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2014, 06:24:23 pm »
Just found this on my O/S headlamp too!
 'Bags' from ebay ordered.
Never had this on any other car though. Can't work out where its getting in .............
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