Facotory LED headlights. Do they melt ice/snow?

[ShadowsPapa]

I am seeking advice on what wattage halogen driving light would be best for use when driving in snow and icy conditions.Snow and ice buildup on headlights here in Michigan are a big problem …thanks

Wattage is just part of the equation. Lens, lens design, size of the light, total light output (wattage is just one determining factor) and more.
Since in the type of snow that causes such issues you should be driving well below any posted limits, ideally, you'd use a good fog light. If it's that bad, slow down so you can see, don't just toss more light at it. A good selective yellow fog light (and this is discussed to death here in other threads) will show you the road in the few yards immediately in front of the vehicle, keeping you on the road and in your lane.



And make really sure you aim those things - it's getting crazy with the idiots out there thinking only of themselves tossing any light they love onto their truck or car, and totally blinding others while not really even helping themselves............It's really bad on vehicles that sit higher because those lights get aimed according to car aiming instructions on "the internet" and shine right in your eyes.

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[Lunentucker]

The biggest problem is the design of the headlight. It is recessed into the grill making a funnel to trap precipitation. Combine that with lack of heat sufficient enough to melt what is on the lens and you get the blockage that will keep building up.

An easier fix would be a headlight cover that is flat or convex from the grill.

I did a Photoshop of that in a similar thread not too long ago.

 

[Gatorized]

The biggest problem is the design of the headlight.

An easier fix would be a headlight cover that is flat or convex from the grill.

With a heater grid built in!

 

[Mr._Bill]

Isn't there anyone selling a clear cover to attach to the grill over the lights and keep snow from accumulating around them?

 

[ErylFlynn]

Did some search and nothing so far for factory, but Quadratec has a few heated options. One a house brand and another by Oracle.

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