Headlight Condensation

[Slick Rick]

Yesterday Im pretty sure while my car was parked someone knocked into the front while coming in or out of their space, I couldnt get a proper look yesterday as it was dark.
Today I washed my car and looked at the damage which didnt seem too bad, just some marks that polished off BUT after washing my car I noticed the inside of the light fogged up really bad which its never done before, on closer inspection I found a long crack at the bottom of the headlight but its out of reach because the bumpers in front.

Is there a quick fix I can do temporarily that will reduce or stop the condensation as I have exams atm and dont have time to take the bumper off to repair or replace the light.....

I heard drilling a small hole into the back of the light helps??

 

[Sniffs]

I've heard this, too. it's supposed to Physically let the water out of the bucket. however, you are going to have to fork out for the whole headlight bucket. I hope they're easier to replace there than they are in the states. you have to practically take the whole front clip off over here just to get to the bolts on some models. I bet they're cheaper, too (mine cost 400 bucks left side and 600 bucks right side, at retail costs; that's £300/450)

after letting the water out, I'd suggest clear packing tape over the crack (selotape probably won't stick too well) untill you get a new bucket and time to get it in. pardon the yank redneck solution, there, but astronomical parts costs over here leads to more tape use than Red Green on a bad day

 

[eSZee]

Use clear silicone if you can find it.

 

[Giancarlo]

If you plan on replacing the light eventually, why not just deal with it for the time being? It's only aesthetic damage.

If the crash had enough force to crack the headlight (and if it was not directly hit), it'd also be a good idea to remove the bumper and check for cracks or tears behind it.

 

[DKLion3s]

In leu of drilling a hole, you may also try inserting a crystal evap bag through the port where the bulb itself connects to the fixture at the rear.
If I'm not mistaken, most if not all headlamp fixtures have a quick release, for lamp replacement.

 

[eSZee]

If you plan on replacing the light eventually, why not just deal with it for the time being? It's only aesthetic damage.

If the crash had enough force to crack the headlight (and if it was not directly hit), it'd also be a good idea to remove the bumper and check for cracks or tears behind it.

Good idea. The absorbtion material, styrofoam insert, needs to be replaced if that area was hit. Even if it was a 5mph hit, the insert is no longer functional.