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Had Condesation!!!

Tom B

Active Member
Apr 2, 2002
4,710
16
Northampton
Sorry, I'm keeping the Cupra lamps just in case!

Silica Gel was one of the options I was thinking of...did you break the packet or hide the packet behind the lamp?
 

simon34

smoooooooth
May 2, 2006
535
0
northampton
Simon34 - When i searched 2 weeks ago it was you that i got the information off, couldn't remember when i was writing the post last nite, so thanks!!


Nathwar - I think the holes face down, i drilled them from the top anyway!

I was really shocked how bad it got but i don't get it anywhere else in the lights on the car. it had been like it was from when i bought it 2 moths ago, i mentioned it at the time to the dealer and he said that as it had been standing for a bit that it would soon clear when in use!

No problem matey thats what this place is for :D
 

rashcupra

MV AGUSTA & 1.8T DUB MK4
Oct 15, 2006
6,517
2
crawley
Sorry, I'm keeping the Cupra lamps just in case!

Silica Gel was one of the options I was thinking of...did you break the packet or hide the packet behind the lamp?

at work we use windsceen sealant in the bottom of the tube there is a tiny pot of silicon gel i bond alot of screens in at my job and have loads of these pots hanging around i stick the pot to the back of the headlamp assembly inside and all mist was illiminated and its dealer warranty friendly ;)
 

CHR15B

Active Member
May 5, 2005
2,567
9
Scotland
Looks like I'm not the only one who prefers the Red lamps to the Cupra ones... I got a set on eBay and when holding them up to the car I thought "Nah..." and sold them to someone on here :)
 

rashcupra

MV AGUSTA & 1.8T DUB MK4
Oct 15, 2006
6,517
2
crawley
they are a bit lexus'ey chav style but i want the outside standard look

forgot to metion in last post obviously the gel packs come with shoes, diy products, toys and lots more :)
 

Mikey_H

258.7BHP 39?ft/lb
Feb 15, 2007
810
0
Buckingham
Hi,

I'm having a similar poblem and i was going to drill the holes but i thought if i did that how would i stand with my warrenty :shrug:
 

simon34

smoooooooth
May 2, 2006
535
0
northampton
Hi,

I'm having a similar poblem and i was going to drill the holes but i thought if i did that how would i stand with my warrenty :shrug:
Well you will lose your warranty cover on the two plastic covers you drilled holes in but shouldn't effect it on anything else.
 

Tom B

Active Member
Apr 2, 2002
4,710
16
Northampton
The rear lamps are chavvy, and on a Grey car they blend in but make it look too "dull". Red lamps will break the colour up!

I got outbid on the set I was watching, I'll have to look for some more!

Yeah I was planning to do the same with the silica gel! It should work a treat!

Marshalls of Bedford drilled the lamps as part of a technical bulletin they were sent by SEAT. I'm sure most dealers ignore these!
 

rallyslag3

Active Member
Mar 23, 2007
60
0
My front lamps were drilled by the dealer before it was collected, so they're fine, but my back ones love to steam up. I've decided I don't like the Cupra lamps so I'm buying some 1.2 ones. When I fit them, I'll look into how to solve the issue :)

do you want to sell your old misty one's? I need a full set! PM me!
Thanks RICHIE
 

Ksalmi

Active Member
Apr 5, 2007
65
3
Finland
Dave could you sent me these pics. Since links doesnt work anymore.. They were really nice ones. Id post them up in our finnish bb, they had some issues regarding drilling holes in their headlamps so id show them that it really does work.:) Since I didnt take any before/after piccies when i did this mod

And how do you send a Private Message in here?!?!?! Just did not find the right button huh?:blink:

edit: oh now the pics work.. thanks photobucket =)
 
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Empi5

Your scaring me.......
Feb 24, 2005
2,807
0
Staffordshire
Since new on my June 06 Ibiza FR my headlights have suffered from Condensation, Car went into the dealers Friday and both were replaced under Warranty. Job Done.
 

rashcupra

MV AGUSTA & 1.8T DUB MK4
Oct 15, 2006
6,517
2
crawley
mine where repalced too under warranty but it dont stop the new 1's steaming up ;) (silica gell every1 it works!!!)
 

Ksalmi

Active Member
Apr 5, 2007
65
3
Finland
So any solutions on the rear lights? Just today as a little sunshine catch the rear ones for a while... looked really nice and steamy:p

And forget the warranty.. my cars what.. 4yrs old.
Just drill away like nuts and lotsa silica bouches ??
 

Vag_Dave

!! Diesel Power !!
Jan 15, 2007
76
0
South Wales
Ksalmi - I hope that the photo's are alright now. i have been away for a couple of days. Did you have a problem with yours?

I've seen that you wanted to post them up on Finnish BB, is this another forum that you use. If you managed to post them up could you send me th link to have a look at?
 

rashcupra

MV AGUSTA & 1.8T DUB MK4
Oct 15, 2006
6,517
2
crawley
mine steamed up a tad with the hot sunlight beaming on them and me spraying cold water over them :doh: ooops cleared up a now tho (ish)!
 
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