Removing residue left after condensation in tail light?
11-28-2007, 05:41 PM
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Removing residue left after condensation in tail light?
I just got the gaskets to the tail lights fixed and now I can see some residue left by it. Anyone know of a good way to clean this up?
I was thinking of some distilled water or alcohol.
I was thinking of some distilled water or alcohol.
11-29-2007, 11:50 AM
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Ok so I poured 1/4 of a small bottle in each light, swigged it around a bit. Now I have gotten all of the white vinegar that I can get out with moving it to come out of the bulb holes.
If I were to stick the light in the oven for a bit on the "warm" setting, maybe 5 minutes or so at a time, would the vinegar have any reaction with the chrome on the inside and ruin it or anything?
If I were to stick the light in the oven for a bit on the "warm" setting, maybe 5 minutes or so at a time, would the vinegar have any reaction with the chrome on the inside and ruin it or anything?
11-29-2007, 12:15 PM
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Well I just wanted to make sure I wasnt in store for buy new taillights instead of X-Mas gifts if I put them in the over. A little confirmation never helps. 
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I also have a condensation problem with my left tail light but I've been too chicken to remove it without knowing how exactly it's supposed to be done. I've looked at the maintenance manual I downloaded but there is nothing I can find in it with that kind of information.
Does anyone know where I can find DETAILED instructions with PICTURES on how this is done? Also, is gasket replacement usually the fix for this or are there some other steps that need to be taken?
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Does anyone know where I can find DETAILED instructions with PICTURES on how this is done? Also, is gasket replacement usually the fix for this or are there some other steps that need to be taken?
Live long and prosper!
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I am still wondering how to clean smoked taillights. I have a few waterspots, but vinegar won't work because that will remove the smoked part. Does anyone have an idea of what to do? I think I need a new gasket. By the way, this is my second set of taillights. My other pair works well with no problems, but they aren't smoked, and I still like my smoked ones. When I bought them off a member, he had drilled small holes in the lights to prevent this, which obviously didn't work. Any info would be appreciated.
I am still wondering how to clean smoked taillights. I have a few waterspots, but vinegar won't work because that will remove the smoked part. Does anyone have an idea of what to do? I think I need a new gasket. By the way, this is my second set of taillights. My other pair works well with no problems, but they aren't smoked, and I still like my smoked ones. When I bought them off a member, he had drilled small holes in the lights to prevent this, which obviously didn't work. Any info would be appreciated.
03-02-2008, 05:17 PM
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There is a DIY for this.... A search would yield this information but I will post it for you.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...light=diy+tail
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...light=diy+tail
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I reccomend to wait until it dry's by itself if you can. This will prevent water spots. I also recommend removing your tail light and leeting it air out in room temprature overnight too.
clean the area where the gasket sits before you reinstall your tail light. The new gaskets are thicker so you have to work it in a little, not only that you have to lift the tab a little too and push the light assembly in. Wish I could add more but my dog is beating me up now. sorry for any typo's can't type with a dog in my face.
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I am still wondering how to clean smoked taillights. I have a few waterspots, but vinegar won't work because that will remove the smoked part. Does anyone have an idea of what to do? I think I need a new gasket. By the way, this is my second set of taillights. My other pair works well with no problems, but they aren't smoked, and I still like my smoked ones. When I bought them off a member, he had drilled small holes in the lights to prevent this, which obviously didn't work. Any info would be appreciated.
I am still wondering how to clean smoked taillights. I have a few waterspots, but vinegar won't work because that will remove the smoked part. Does anyone have an idea of what to do? I think I need a new gasket. By the way, this is my second set of taillights. My other pair works well with no problems, but they aren't smoked, and I still like my smoked ones. When I bought them off a member, he had drilled small holes in the lights to prevent this, which obviously didn't work. Any info would be appreciated.
the dogs beating me up again. I'll have to hog tie her.
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Ok so I poured 1/4 of a small bottle in each light, swigged it around a bit. Now I have gotten all of the white vinegar that I can get out with moving it to come out of the bulb holes.
If I were to stick the light in the oven for a bit on the "warm" setting, maybe 5 minutes or so at a time, would the vinegar have any reaction with the chrome on the inside and ruin it or anything?
If I were to stick the light in the oven for a bit on the "warm" setting, maybe 5 minutes or so at a time, would the vinegar have any reaction with the chrome on the inside and ruin it or anything?
More important that the amount of distilled water you use to rinse, is the NUMBER of rinses. 5 rinses with 2 oz of distilled water will be far more effective than 1 rinse with 10 oz of distilled water. Like 10 million times more effective.
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A quick easy fix for condensation in the tail lights is to simply take a drill with a very small drill bit and put a hole at the bottom of the taillight. Sounds INSANE but it's a very cheap and easy fix. You may still get some condensation during a rain storm but other then that it goes away quick quickly. BTW you won't even notice the holes.
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Don't forget to buy the new Gaskets for your tail light. I just changed to driver side today. Dealer recommended using a heat gun or blow dryer. I don't recommend that because you will get water spots inside your tail light like me
I reccomend to wait until it dry's by itself if you can. This will prevent water spots. I also recommend removing your tail light and leeting it air out in room temprature overnight too.
clean the area where the gasket sits before you reinstall your tail light. The new gaskets are thicker so you have to work it in a little, not only that you have to lift the tab a little too and push the light assembly in. Wish I could add more but my dog is beating me up now. sorry for any typo's can't type with a dog in my face.
I reccomend to wait until it dry's by itself if you can. This will prevent water spots. I also recommend removing your tail light and leeting it air out in room temprature overnight too.
clean the area where the gasket sits before you reinstall your tail light. The new gaskets are thicker so you have to work it in a little, not only that you have to lift the tab a little too and push the light assembly in. Wish I could add more but my dog is beating me up now. sorry for any typo's can't type with a dog in my face.
http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?...TS&Category=66
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Ok guys... so I have an extra set of tail lights I am restoring, and hoping to eventually sell. Unfortunately, they had some water spots inside, and to remove them I poured some isopropyl alcohol inside and swished it around. It removed the spots, but now there is a haze from the alcohol left inside. I tried pouring in some distilled water and dumping it out, but the haze it still there. Do I need to keep on doing this, or is there something else I should try?