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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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I had my truck in the shop to get a roll pan put on and I have condensation in the lights now. Do I have to take them apart or is there an easier way?
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Every time i've had condensation problems, i've usually had to resort to taking them off and keeping them inside the house for a bit. And if really humid, a hair dryer works great. Hot enough to get that moisture out but not hot enough to hurt the plastic. Oh and blowing the air through one of the bulb sockets helps to facilite the hair dryer technique...
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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What about the water stains inside the light?
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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hmm water stains, maybe running some hot water with some mild detergent through em? Never had a problem with that.
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Did they crack it when the put the rollpan on?? never heard of moisture gathering unless the lens are cracked.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Well i guess anythings possible. The best place to look for cracks is where the Red translucent plastic is bonded to the black piece. Look for stress cracks. If there is some there along the seam, run a silicone adhesive in the seam and let dry. GE makes a good Si based Adhesive that Lowes, Home Depot carries.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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I am assuming that they removed them to paint. Somehow moisture got in them.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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how about some pics of the painted roll pan!!
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