Permanent condensation problem!

Corbalicious

Corbalicious

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Right, about a week ago I took my indicators out and sprayed the surrounds black like P2 GTi ones. Shortly after I put them back in this condensation-like mist appeared on them. Thinking it was just that I carried on thinking it would go away, but it hasnt!
See pics for what I mean:
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Before
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After
It feels rough too, and scratches off with a screwdriver, but only vaguely. Is there any way I can get rid of this or will I have to get new lenses? And if I do, will the same problem happen again?
 
try drying them out before you re-seal them, maybe in an oven or just leave them in the car with the air-con on!
 
Aircon would be a nice thing lol. Hmm the problem is it isnt really condensation anymore (If it ever was), it disappears when wet but comes back when it is dry. My first thought was that I can't have sealed it properly like Rowdy said, so I thought I'd take it apart and rub it down then reseal. Obviously this won't work.
Could it possibly be paint fumes re-solidifying on the lens itself due to something?
It happens to a lesser extent on the other side as well.
 
Did you do them in the oven? i did and mine appear to have a similar problem. If you look really close can you see fine cracks? i thought it could be from goin from cold to hot causin it to shatter.
 
Actually I tried it using hot water, the oven didnt work for mine.
Currently I'm trying olive oil to remove the smear and it 'seems' to be working...

The RH lens is cracked Bodger but the other isnt, yet they both have the problem. I can't make out any small ones but yes hot to cold will make it brittle - Matt used it to his advantage when deglobing.
 
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