First off, I'm not slamming Burtman, or the products that he sells!!!!


But I do have a question and a problem with these lenses:
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...run_bump_99-02

Has anyone else had moisture buildup in them? I've read threads before I ever bought them and few people said they never had issues. But I have serious buildup in both of mine. I've never been off-road or through deep water so that's not the issue. I've checked both and I see no cracks or chips (They are only about 4 months old).

If I take them apart (is that possible) and dry them out (maybe put them in the oven at about 100* to dry them out), is there a better way to seal them so this doesn't return? The rubber "hose" piece in the back is identical to OEM lights so the shape of that isn't an issue (I don't think it would be anyway). I guessing that's there for a bit of air flow to PREVENT moisture...

Any suggestions\options??

Thanks everyone!

 

He should cover them under warranty since he says that the premium price of his are because of a superior product that doesn't fade/fog.

 

Agreed. I've never had any problems with my clear corners from ebay. But, I hear that Jason has very good customer service, so I'd talk to him about it.

 

Some people who have issues with aftermarket corners let them dry completley and then run a bead of silicone around the "sealed" area.

 

i didn't have a problem with mine, but yea just email him and ask

 

Here is how you fix the problem:

Take that aftermarket junk and throw it away. Viola, problem solved!

But since Toyota doesn't make clear lights....you could add a rubber grommet of some sort between the socket and the housing, but Im not sure if that would work. That is where it leaks/gets in, and you can't just silicone that part since it has to be able to turn.

 

Wow...I never realized how expensive his are. I bought mine off ebay, both bumper and corner lenses for under $30. Had them for almost 2 years and never had a problem

 

Yeah they are very expsensive.. $75.00 for clear corners and $50.00 for clear signal lens...

And the ebay products are the same, they are all made by one brand..

 

Interesting... I'd definitly take it up with Jason it may be that few a "bad ones" got through quality control. His customer service is generally about as good as it gets he should be able to help.

 

yea i went w/ burtman on the corners and just ebay'd my bumper lights lol

 

moisture builds up in my factory ones (because i converted them to my turn signals too, which required enlarging the hole) even a half inch of water when it rains hard but who cares? its dry the next day...

 

Lucky you... Mine's been soaked for the past two months...

 

Get some of those black headlights & corners! I got mine in today, and they look SICK! I can't wait to put them on....

 

Get pics when they are in. I can't wait. They're on my list of things... But I want a lift first. ...and tint.

 

Yeah man, I'm going to put them in first thing tomorrow, I should have plenty before & after pics!

 

If you're gonna keep em, dry them out completely and silicone those bad boys..every once in a while when i get too deep wheeling mine get a lil moisture till i did that.

Got mine for the same price too!

Jason B. has outstanding customer service, I know he will hook you up and fix the prob if it is a faulty product as your saying. Just email him!

Fo-Sheezy...gotta see those lights man post pics!

 

Toyota has clear clearance / corner lights. I have them on mine. these are made by Koito.

 

Yes toyota has they but they were not available in the NA market because of NHTSA/DOT regs on factory lens/lamp colours.

 

Yeah, small beads of moisture were forming in my clear corners too. Like Godzilla mentioned on how to fix the problem, I too ran a bead of clear silicone down the side of the lense the moisture was forming next to, and volia! problem solved.

 

I've had my ebay clear corners and signals for over 4 years and no issues with mine and the best part they cost me $40 shipped.

Even buying ebay and they leak you can fix them for another $5 investment instead of spending $80 in the first place if you are on a budget since you could buy more gas with the money you save.

If it's just a looks mod it's best to seek out a cheaper option since if they do fail it's not like it's catostrophic.