Cheap, Relatively Quick and Easy Fix for Cracked Fog Lights

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epcIII
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Cheap, Relatively Quick and Easy Fix for Cracked Fog Lights

Post by epcIII »

I've had one cracked fog light lens for 3yrs now and finally did something about it. I was going to order those protective covers from Toolguy http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...age=1 but didn't look like he was still in business. So I did almost exactly as this guy did on his RSX: http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=692924 (except I didn't take out the metal reflective piece like he did). Although the other fog light was still perfectly fine it didn't match at all. Sooooo.... I just broke it (sorry, guess I could of traded it for some else's broken one ) and did the exact thing as the other one. I've driven with them on for three days now and NO problems whatsoever! Edit: I bought my small Lexan sheet at Lowes for ~$3. Took about half-hour to do the whole thing.After Pics:
Digger
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Re: Cheap, Relatively Quick and Easy Fix for Cracked Fog Lights (epcIII)

Post by Digger »

I got a crack in one of mine...I just put some clear packing tape over it. cant see it and it sealed up the lenz. If I need to replace the lens, I will use this trick Thanks
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bassrocker032
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Re: Cheap, Relatively Quick and Easy Fix for Cracked Fog Lights (Digger)

Post by bassrocker032 »

I did something very similar. I broke out my other fog light and everything. I actually used the plastic from an outside garage light or the kind of plastic that covers florescent bulbs and stuff along those lines. I liked the way the pattern is on it, it was free, and relatively reliable, and easy to work with. The lexan is without a doubt stronger but my current cover deflects rocks fine. Good post though.
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silverbullet
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Post by silverbullet »

thanks for the post. i was planning on getting a new set for mine but i will definitely do this. better than all that cash for a set just for them to break again.
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Post by Old Tele man »

...Thanks! Both of the wifes' Vibes' OEM road lamp lenses are broken (and have been for years) but still work! This will certainly help fix the problem.
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