Fog Lights

LLinxuS · 08-05-2011, 07:13 PM

Just ordered a set of new H11 fog lights for my '07 E90 from highperformancebulbs, installed them and they are excellent! I will get pictures as soon as I get my DEPO v2s installed. I would like to point out that they were completely error free, without even buying any error cancelers! Definitely worth the extra $$ to know that you are getting a high quality kit. Full review will be coming soon also.

See link for the set that I bought: http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/hipexeh11pla1.html

Got a question though, my fog lights are very murcky / spotted. The glass is not clear at all in the front. What are my options?

Can I clean them (I believe its on the inside, since I tried scrubbing down the outside to no luck)? Not sure if it is rock chips either... OR is it possible to buy new housings / where can I get those?

Thanks in advanced!

Cuba · 08-05-2011, 07:14 PM

I have the same problem.

Elliott@DetailAddict · 08-05-2011, 07:22 PM

Sounds like oxidation. Probably need to buff and polish them or get a new set entirely.

LLinxuS · 08-05-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant@DetailAddict

Sounds like oxidation. Probably need to buff and polish them or get a new set entirely.

Any idea where I can order a new set / how much they are?

Might just have to live with it until I get a new M3 front bumper...

Elliott@DetailAddict · 08-05-2011, 08:49 PM

they pop up time to time on here. under 100. Saw an OEM set on ebay sell last week for $50 +shipping

Or you can PM Tischer or hit them up at www.GetBMWparts.com

dwells · 08-05-2011, 09:46 PM

Chances are it's just very fine pitting and chipping, along with some fading from the sun. Happens to headlights all the time, and fogs are closer to the ground so they're exposed to a lot more dirt, sand, rocks, etc. I would try wetsanding them or using something like 3M's headlight restore kit (includes polish and sanding and buffing pads that attach to whatever rotary tool you have) before you buy a new set.

Cuba · 08-05-2011, 10:56 PM

You could always upgrade to projectors. I think that's what I'll be doing

LLinxuS · 08-05-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuba

You could always upgrade to projectors. I think that's what I'll be doing

definitely an idea down the road!

Just want to update and say that these are SUPER bright!! they currently light up the road better than my stock halogens, but do not go up above the eye level. Really enjoying them so far!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 08-07-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LinxuS

Just ordered a set of new H11 fog lights for my '07 E90 from highperformancebulbs, installed them and they are excellent! I will get pictures as soon as I get my DEPO v2s installed. I would like to point out that they were completely error free, without even buying any error cancelers! Definitely worth the extra $$ to know that you are getting a high quality kit. Full review will be coming soon also.

See link for the set that I bought: http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/hipexeh11pla1.html

Got a question though, my fog lights are very murcky / spotted. The glass is not clear at all in the front. What are my options?

Can I clean them (I believe its on the inside, since I tried scrubbing down the outside to no luck)? Not sure if it is rock chips either... OR is it possible to buy new housings / where can I get those?

Thanks in advanced!

Glad to hear the HID worked out for you.

You can try polishing. There is a product called PLASTX and it would behoove you to use a buffer.

FastBimmerN54 · 08-08-2011, 02:38 PM

Love my HPB HID Fog lights!

08-05-2011, 07:13 PM	#1
LLinxuS First Lieutenant 58 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i e90 [9.28]	Fog Lights - Got new HIDs and a couple questions Just ordered a set of new H11 fog lights for my '07 E90 from highperformancebulbs, installed them and they are excellent! I will get pictures as soon as I get my DEPO v2s installed. I would like to point out that they were completely error free, without even buying any error cancelers! Definitely worth the extra $$ to know that you are getting a high quality kit. Full review will be coming soon also. See link for the set that I bought: http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/hipexeh11pla1.html Got a question though, my fog lights are very murcky / spotted. The glass is not clear at all in the front. What are my options? Can I clean them (I believe its on the inside, since I tried scrubbing down the outside to no luck)? Not sure if it is rock chips either... OR is it possible to buy new housings / where can I get those? Thanks in advanced!
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Cuba Cuba 84 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (12)	I have the same problem. __________________ 07 328xi Monaco Blue\|Premium\|Cold\|Navi\|CA\|LLumar\|Mtec\|DDM\|aFe\|Ambe r-Gone\|Rear Fogs\|Bimmian\|PY-Speed\|OEM\|e92-lighting\|V1\|BavAuto\|Weisslicht\|Cyba\|Beyern\|Falken\| Sonic Tuning\|ECS Tuning\|JL Audio\|Rockford Fosgate
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Elliott@DetailAddict Brigadier General 305 Rep 4,443 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like oxidation. Probably need to buff and polish them or get a new set entirely.
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Elliott@DetailAddict Brigadier General 305 Rep 4,443 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	they pop up time to time on here. under 100. Saw an OEM set on ebay sell last week for $50 +shipping Or you can PM Tischer or hit them up at www.GetBMWparts.com
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