Fog Lights shattered? Happen to you?

efzauner · 03-08-2012, 06:54 AM

Have had my R320 since mid december and have had my drivers fog light shattered twice by what I am pretty sure is road debris, probably small stones due to salt/stones spread on roads here in the winter.

Any one have that happen?
Anyone know of some screen protectors?

These cost $175 a pop to replace!

Thanks

To remove this ad, register today or login if you already are registered!

houseofdiesel · 03-08-2012, 04:31 PM

They are very low to the ground, it happens alot on most large vehicles with the lights close to the ground. Snow can shatter the lenses too from heat changes also.
You can protect them with laminx, it works well but only last a couple of years at the most (easily replaced) so buy a sheet and cut to fit, it burns from the intense heat over time.
Are your bulbs off center in the fog light housing? If so not many replacement options, there are lots of fog lights for cheap on ebay but for the pre amg bumper with centered bulbs (not corning lights).
The last alternative is just to install non fog light bumper grills and forget about them...

efzauner · 03-08-2012, 10:38 PM

well I think its just my bad luck. I never use fog lights so its not hot/cold shattering. I will take a look see at Princess Auto friday in ottawa to see what kind of surplus plastic lens they may have. there is enough clearance between the chrome trim and the lamp that something can fit.

allezdude · 03-09-2012, 10:35 AM

happened on my R too but haven't replaced. lens is cracked but intact. let us know if you find some good replacement options.

03-08-2012, 10:38 PM	#3
efzauner Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 110 Drives: 2005 C240 2008 R320CDI	well I think its just my bad luck. I never use fog lights so its not hot/cold shattering. I will take a look see at Princess Auto friday in ottawa to see what kind of surplus plastic lens they may have. there is enough clearance between the chrome trim and the lamp that something can fit. __________________ MB 2005 C240 Stealth install JBL MS8 DLS Nobelium 6.2, 10i sub Pioneer PRS power and...and 2008 R320CDI

03-09-2012, 10:35 AM	#4
allezdude Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 37 Drives: e320 Wgn. 98, 08 R320 CDI	yup me too happened on my R too but haven't replaced. lens is cracked but intact. let us know if you find some good replacement options.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

03-08-2012, 04:31 PM	#2
houseofdiesel Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 R320 CDI, 2006 smart fortwo cabrio, 1983 240D, 1982 300SD, 1980 300SD	They are very low to the ground, it happens alot on most large vehicles with the lights close to the ground. Snow can shatter the lenses too from heat changes also. You can protect them with laminx, it works well but only last a couple of years at the most (easily replaced) so buy a sheet and cut to fit, it burns from the intense heat over time. Are your bulbs off center in the fog light housing? If so not many replacement options, there are lots of fog lights for cheap on ebay but for the pre amg bumper with centered bulbs (not corning lights). The last alternative is just to install non fog light bumper grills and forget about them...

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)