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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 04:12 AM
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Wow, so it's been raining pretty crazy in Florida and unfortunately it seems that I have built up a puddle INSIDE my passenger's side APT/VRD/MotorBlvd Foglight.

Is there any way of getting rid of my little puddle without buying a new set?
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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Drill a tiny hole for it to air out? Then once it's completely dry seal the hole.

Or use a heat gun on it? Just don't keep it there too long..
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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take out the bulbs and pour the water out by turning the fogs upside down.
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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hmm that sounds simple enough :D
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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same thing happened to me...i just took it off and shook it till the water came off. then sealed it pretty good and its been fine since then.
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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what'd you use to seal it Ricky?
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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um well dont the apt/vrd's have a tiny hole already... just get the water out and then let it dry or use a hairdryer to dry it...
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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EDIT: I actually used black electrical tape. It works great imo. Haven't had fog in there at all since then.
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yea there is a little hole for water to drain out already.
just drain it out and if you do seal it try to find a spot to fit a little silica packet in there (from new shoes) to keep the soak up the moisture.

not sure if theres anywhere to put it where it wouldnt be in view though.
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ya one of mine has fog inside of it too. need to drain it and seal it huh, sounds simple
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Not having fender liners makes it sooooo much easier. But there's more chances of them getting wet, reason why I sealed them but left enough space for that little "breather" thing. Idk what to call it haha
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lol call me crazy..do I just POP it out from inside my wheel well?
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