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Old 06-04-2009, 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?
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Old 06-04-2009, 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..
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take out the bulbs and pour the water out by turning the fogs upside down.
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Old 06-04-2009, 12:38 PM
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hmm that sounds simple enough :D
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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.
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Old 06-04-2009, 04:42 PM
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what'd you use to seal it Ricky?
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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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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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Old 06-04-2009, 10:36 PM
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lol call me crazy..do I just POP it out from inside my wheel well?
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