Foggy headlights? Try this before you do anything
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One of my headlights has been fogging up a little bit for a couple of weeks. I really didn't care, as it only did it occasionally and only when it rained, so basically it was a VERY minor issue to me, but it did bother me a little bit. Unrelated to that I purchased a pair of LED replacement bulbs for my Angel Eyes. When the AEs arrived, I went directly to install them. The installation was pretty simple - aside from scraping my hands a little - and it involved opening up the circular cover on the back of the headlights. After I've installed the AE bulbs, I closed the circular lids tightly and went on about my business.
Tonight I drove my car in the rain and decided to take a quick look at how those AEs look once again. I noticed one thing that also happened - aside from the nicer color of the orbs - my headlight stopped fogging up.
SO FIRST THING TO TRY WHEN YOU WANNA FIX A FOGGY HEADLIGHT IS TO TAKE OFF THE CIRCULAR COVER ON THE BACK OF THE HEADLIGHT AND LET IT AIR FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR ON A DRY DAY. PUT THE LID BACK ON TIGHTLY AND SEE IF THAT HELPS.
Tonight I drove my car in the rain and decided to take a quick look at how those AEs look once again. I noticed one thing that also happened - aside from the nicer color of the orbs - my headlight stopped fogging up.
SO FIRST THING TO TRY WHEN YOU WANNA FIX A FOGGY HEADLIGHT IS TO TAKE OFF THE CIRCULAR COVER ON THE BACK OF THE HEADLIGHT AND LET IT AIR FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR ON A DRY DAY. PUT THE LID BACK ON TIGHTLY AND SEE IF THAT HELPS.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='908892' date='Jun 12 2009, 03:27 AM
One of my headlights has been fogging up a little bit for a couple of weeks. I really didn't care, as it only did it occasionally and only when it rained, so basically it was a VERY minor issue to me, but it did bother me a little bit. Unrelated to that I purchased a pair of LED replacement bulbs for my Angel Eyes. When the AEs arrived, I went directly to install them. The installation was pretty simple - aside from scraping my hands a little - and it involved opening up the circular cover on the back of the headlights. After I've installed the AE bulbs, I closed the circular lids tightly and went on about my business.
Tonight I drove my car in the rain and decided to take a quick look at how those AEs look once again. I noticed one thing that also happened - aside from the nicer color of the orbs - my headlight stopped fogging up.
SO FIRST THING TO TRY WHEN YOU WANNA FIX A FOGGY HEADLIGHT IS TO TAKE OFF THE CIRCULAR COVER ON THE BACK OF THE HEADLIGHT AND LET IT AIR FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR ON A DRY DAY. PUT THE LID BACK ON TIGHTLY AND SEE IF THAT HELPS.
Tonight I drove my car in the rain and decided to take a quick look at how those AEs look once again. I noticed one thing that also happened - aside from the nicer color of the orbs - my headlight stopped fogging up.
SO FIRST THING TO TRY WHEN YOU WANNA FIX A FOGGY HEADLIGHT IS TO TAKE OFF THE CIRCULAR COVER ON THE BACK OF THE HEADLIGHT AND LET IT AIR FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR ON A DRY DAY. PUT THE LID BACK ON TIGHTLY AND SEE IF THAT HELPS.
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='909129' date='Jun 12 2009, 11:09 AM
Air it out always helps. If not, then you can try using a blow dryer.
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='909622' date='Jun 12 2009, 04:03 PM
i always air my girls out.. lmfao!!!! J/K
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='909648' date='Jun 12 2009, 04:15 PM
I have the pics to prove it.
