Fog lights cracked

Both of my fog light covers are now cracked. I suspect from flying road debris.

Any idea how easy it is to replace and obtain this part? I have changed the bulbs a while back, but don't recall if the covers are glued in.

Thanks!

This one has a circular crack all around the center;


This one has a rock smack right in the center;

They're a single part:
http://landrovermerriamparts.com/pa...iteid=215719&vehicleid=208083&diagram=7116030

Damn, that's an expensive light!

Okay, good to know. MSRP is $120, but they online price is $90...I'll have to decide if it is worth $200 to me (after shipping) to replace those.

I'll have to stick my head under there and see how they come out. If it's easy, I'll probably do it.

I've replaced them twice and they cracked yet again... I won't bother anymore hahaha
here you go mate:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kwwh0zCHcc&index=51&list=PL7DE818C6ABC9EFC9

That video is a huge help, Bearish. Thanks!!

You might consider some fine screen mesh from the hardware store. Knock on wood, no problems so far, I don't get how you are breaking them. Salvage yard might be a good bet.

I changed our fog light bulbs to yellow for better visibility in rain and snow.

Take some masking tape and put it over the openings under the light. I don't have a magnetic Torx screwdriver and lost about half of the screws into those holes. I had to run out and buy 3/4" stainless steel screws to replace the ones I lost.

Years ago, I got tired of the lava rock being used on snowy roads in Idaho breaking the headlights and fog light lens on my BMW, so I ordered a headlight protection kit from Bavarian Auto. The kit included precut clear skins, akin to Zagg's InvisibleShield products, that when applied to the lights, really made a huge difference. No more busted lights.

Years later, I did the same on our Range Rover, after having to replace one of the lights as the result of a stone. However, no such product for the RR fog light existed. So I purchased a InvisibleShield kit for a laptop or something, made a template using the light lens, then cut out a couple of lens covers. It worked great.

Plus, I always seem to be able to locate the protection kits for a really inexpensive price at places like TJ Maxx or Marshalls. Maximum protection, minimal cost.

Good luck.

tlt said:

You might consider some fine screen mesh from the hardware store. Knock on wood, no problems so far, I don't get how you are breaking them. Salvage yard might be a good bet.

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I like the mesh idea. For ideas, ALT Rider makes stuff for BMW and KTM dual sport bikes, one of the cool items is a wire mesh grill for the expensive headlamp or a lexan version. Either would work well over our fog lamps.

What's the basic product used in those Invisible Shield and other products?

Is there just some basic roll of clear acrylic we could buy with a glue back to stick on lights and things? Should be similar to that clear shield you can put on the leading edges of hoods and grills. Or the old ski saver from years ago (clear film you would stick on new skis to stop them from getting scratched, as if it mattered...). I think they make some sort of 3mm film for mountain bikes now so the carbon frames don't get cracked from rock dings. I'll check there.

Gotta be cheaper to just buy something by the roll instead of when it has been re-purposed and branded under another name.

In either case, my cracked lenses are bothering me so I guess I'm buying some new lights!