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Old Sep 28th, 2015, 13:33   #9041
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Went to the car this morning only to find the light i removed yesterday is totally fogged. Took the inner caps off for an hour and its clear again - must be cos i put it in the bath to clean it.
They do fog up Druid I leave the caps off mine
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First stage of my winter protection regime...

Snow foam, rinse, clay, rinse, wash (two bucket method), rinse, dry.

Tidied up a couple of spots and sealed the entire car.

Need to leave the sealant for a minimum of 6 hours, before applying the wax.

So, tomorrow I will be putting on the first layer of wax (Fusso soft 99 coat - dark), then topped off with Fusso 'The Kiwami' wax.

Put a layer of soft 99 wax on the wheels today.

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Looking very nice indeed Gary and a nice protective enclosure for her too...Good vibes.
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Went to the car this morning only to find the light i removed yesterday is totally fogged. Took the inner caps off for an hour and its clear again - must be cos i put it in the bath to clean it.
lmao...good one.
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They do fog up Druid I leave the caps off mine
Leave the car facing into the sunlight, with the caps off and let the heat of the sun dry them out.

Replace the caps once the fog has disappeared.

My tail light on the off side fogs up when I use the pressure washer to rinse off the car, after snow foaming. Probably need the seals replacing/cleaning.

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If it only happens when you wash it it must be soaking in there.
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Finally got to reset the beams in my headlights, and it went pop and now the light has to come out again. I think it has been wound to far? i have a plastic bit to replace it if its stuffed.
Not what i planed for tomorrow but still.....
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Finally got to reset the beams in my headlights, and it went pop and now the light has to come out again. I think it has been wound to far? i have a plastic bit to replace it if its stuffed.
Not what i planed for tomorrow but still.....
At least you have the skills to remove the light without taking off the bumper, Druid!

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If it only happens when you wash it it must be soaking in there.
Maybe just need to tighten the bolts in the back.

I'll try that first any way.

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At least you have the skills to remove the light without taking off the bumper, Druid!

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It's achievable Gary you have to push the plastic down and wriggle the things out. Tricky but I can manage it
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It's achievable Gary you have to push the plastic down and wriggle the things out. Tricky but I can manage it
Is there not a big risk in scuffing the top of the bumper?

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