condensation in my real tail altezza lights....help???

[johnny57]

i just got a pair of real tail altezza lenses for my 99'sport.....it looks really good and i like the look....after i got the truck hand washed i found that there was condensation in both lenses.....i was really pissed off.....i payed 200 for these len's...from altezza lights.com
i called them yesterday and found out that they have no customer service????i was told to leave a message and someone will get back to me?...

anyway my questions is does anyone else have this problem?

thanks....

 

[Cartman]

A few other have had this problem, what they did if I remember correctly is go over every seam with silicon sealent and some also taped the seams.

 

[johnny57]

the clear silicon that they sell at the parts store?....that sucks man....

thanks for the feedback

 

[mrboyle]

Another way I found to keep moisture out of lenses (done this on a lot of headlights) is to take small drill bit (1/16") and drill a hole in the bottom corner of the lens where it is least noticable. This will allow the moisture to evaporate.

 

[johnny57]

wouldn't drilling a hole in the len cause the len to fill up like a fish bowl when it rains?

it does sound like a good idea though.....is the location the key?

thanks for your input

 

[ok89]

Hmmmm well I know rice absorbs moisture so I suppose theoretically you could put a pinch of rice in there.

 

[Black Magic]

Then you would be a true "Ricer" LOL

 

[RTStork]

The best recommendation has been to use some clear silicone sealant. I had to seal one of my factory lights and haven't had a problem since.

 

[mrboyle]

By locating the hole at the bottom of the lense (try to find the lowest point) water that may get in can't stay in.