Can you clean the inside of a headlight?

With your car’s sealed headlights successfully detached and unsealed, use your sponge and a good specialized automotive soap to wash the surface and inside of your car’s headlights completely. Then, wipe your headlight with a soft microfiber towel to dry.

What causes condensation on the inside of a headlight?

Alternatively, it may be caused by moist air, which heats up when your headlight bulb is turned on and cools off when it is shut off. This causes condensation to form on the inside of the lens. If you notice a small area of condensation building up in your headlight, there’s a few easy tricks you can use without breaking the headlight seal.

Is it bad to have moisture in your headlight?

Trapped moisture can be dangerous, particularly for nighttime driving. Just like debris and fog on the exterior of your headlight casing, moisture trapped inside the seal can dim your lights or even create blind spots. In some states, you won’t pass your vehicle inspection with headlight fog.

Why do I have water coming out of my headlight?

In some states, you won’t pass your vehicle inspection with headlight fog. This could be caused by a leak in the seal around your headlight, which allows water to enter the space behind your headlight lens.

Can you break the seal on a headlight housing?

Breaking the seal between your headlight lens and housing is relatively easy, but once it’s broken, you’ll need to be very cautious to create a firm seal once you replace it. If you aren’t comfortable working with sealants, it might be worth bringing your car to a mechanic who is. Before removing the seal, check your headlight housing vent.

Is it normal to have condensation in the headlight?

Small amounts of condensation inside of headlights is normal because most headlights have vents that allow outside air to enter the headlight. But if you are experiencing large amounts of condensation or water buildup inside of the headlight then you need to inspect your headlight to see what is causing so much water or condensation to form.

Trapped moisture can be dangerous, particularly for nighttime driving. Just like debris and fog on the exterior of your headlight casing, moisture trapped inside the seal can dim your lights or even create blind spots. In some states, you won’t pass your vehicle inspection with headlight fog.

Can a car fail MOT inspection for condensation in headlights?

Yes, your car can fail MOT inspections for condensation in your headlights. While this won’t be a problem if you have small amounts of condensation in your headlight it can be a problem if large amounts of condensation or water are building up inside of your headlights.

What to do if your headlight has water in it?

Just remove the light and put a bead of silicone around the seem between the lens and rear housing. Remember to remove the moisture, water, condensation before you seal it.