E-Class (W210) 1995-2002: E 200, E 220D, E 240, E 290TD, E 300TD, E 200, E 240, E 280, E 320, E 420, E 430 (Wagon, Touring, 4Matic)

E430 Foglight Damage

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jan 28, 2002 | 11:57 AM
  #1  
BenzE's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 564
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
2006 E500 4matic Wagon
E430 Foglight Damage

I have a 2000 E430 4Matic. Has anyone else experienced problems with cracks in their foglight lenses? I just had to have both foglamps replaced because cracks in the lenses let moisture inside. Not covered under warranty. Also, I've had to have my outside temperature sensor replaced 3 times because of damage; that one is covered by warranty. Any recs for protecting the lower front facia (sp?) from damage presumably from high-speed highway driving (think kick-up road dust from 18-wheelers)?
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2002 | 12:01 PM
  #2  
JamE55's Avatar
Out Of Control!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 21,014
Likes: 2
From: CA, NV, CO
Hi BenzE!

Never had that problem before about the crack foglight. But you may want to try a car bra/mask for your 430 that might help a bit.
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2002 | 12:16 PM
  #3  
BenzE's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 564
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
2006 E500 4matic Wagon
JamE55-

Yeah, I have of course considered putting a bra on the car, but I've never really liked the appearance of those things. Plus, I worry about paint discoloration; the car is Obsidian Black so of course it shows every damned stone chip. My car has more stone chips than my buddy's 1994 E420 with 200K+ miles...

Thanks for your input.

--BenzE
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2002 | 12:22 PM
  #4  
JamE55's Avatar
Out Of Control!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 21,014
Likes: 2
From: CA, NV, CO
BenzE

Another option is, would be to get StoneGuard! Not sure if you've heard of it but it's basically a 3M Clear Film that covers the front fascia of your car. You may want to read about it more here. Click on this link..

http://www.stoneguard.com/sgcontent/what_sg.asp


Originally posted by BenzE
JamE55-

Yeah, I have of course considered putting a bra on the car, but I've never really liked the appearance of those things. Plus, I worry about paint discoloration; the car is Obsidian Black so of course it shows every damned stone chip. My car has more stone chips than my buddy's 1994 E420 with 200K+ miles...

Thanks for your input.

--BenzE
Reply

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


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:58 AM.

story-0
New Mercedes-AMG SUVs Arrive With NEW V8 Engine: 12 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's updated GLE 63 S and GLS 63 bring a new-generation V8, subtle design revisions, and familiar supercar-rivaling performance figures.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-17 12:52:51


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

Slideshow: Mercedes has never been afraid to experiment, and some of its strangest ideas turned out to be surprisingly successful.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-2
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

Sideshow: A Middle Eastern tuner has transformed the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into an open-top special, replacing nearly every exterior panel in the process.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 15:29:50


VIEW MORE
story-3
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

Slideshow: Six gift ideas your AMG loving dad or grad will cherish.

By | 2026-06-03 17:26:18


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-5
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-7
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE