MOISTURE PROBLEMS: One of the more common problems involved in headlamp repair is the problem of water getting inside of the headlight. There are several ways you can fix this. The first method is to hold a warm air blowing device in one of the bulb holes to dry everything. Sometimes this works. Sometimes you will need to reseal the outer surfaces with caulk to keep the problem from happening again. If the water is already dry, you can use a piece of wire with a piece of rag on the end of it to wipe the inside. If all else fails, you will need to take the headlight apart.
TAKING HEADLIGHTS APART: All headlamps are held together by either a hotmelt adhesive or an epoxy adhesive. If it is hotmelt, you just need to find a way to heat the hotmelt up so it will separate. This can be done with a hair dryer or a hot air gun or an even an oven. If it is epoxy, you will need to get it really hot and force a screwdriver around the outer channel. Have fun! Continue reading ‘How to Fix Headlamp Assemblies From Late Model Vehicles’ »