Cracks (?) in the LCI style DEPO headlamps. Happen to anyone else? Pics inside

Comstock · 05-29-2011, 05:55 PM

Had the LCI-style DEPO headlamps on the car about three weeks. The cracks were most definitely not there prior to install. They look like stress cracks but I'm not too sure. They can't be felt from the outside so they seem to be on the inside of the lens. They're only on the driver's side. Anyone else have this problem?

Driver's side

Passenger side

edvc520 · 05-29-2011, 06:28 PM

looks like scratches to me

Comstock · 05-29-2011, 06:34 PM

That's what I thought at first. I just tried buffing them out but had no luck. The outside of the lens is smooth with no visible exterior scratching.

Classycali · 05-30-2011, 12:59 AM

I have the same problem, mine is from weather I'm guessing.

digital01 · 05-30-2011, 01:04 AM

Those look like stress cracks most likely from inferior plastic being heated and cooled from the elements.

Comstock · 05-30-2011, 09:45 AM

Good to know. Thanks guys.

05-29-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
Comstock New Member 4 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Cracks (?) in the LCI style DEPO headlamps. Happen to anyone else? Pics inside Had the LCI-style DEPO headlamps on the car about three weeks. The cracks were most definitely not there prior to install. They look like stress cracks but I'm not too sure. They can't be felt from the outside so they seem to be on the inside of the lens. They're only on the driver's side. Anyone else have this problem? Driver's side Passenger side
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edvc520 Lieutenant 37 Rep 523 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	looks like scratches to me
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Comstock New Member 4 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	That's what I thought at first. I just tried buffing them out but had no luck. The outside of the lens is smooth with no visible exterior scratching.
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05-30-2011, 12:59 AM	#4
Classycali Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 241 Posts Drives: e90 325i/e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: H-Town iTrader: (4)	I have the same problem, mine is from weather I'm guessing.
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digital01 Search or ban. 32 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (5)	Those look like stress cracks most likely from inferior plastic being heated and cooled from the elements. __________________ '06 325i Black // iDrive // Cold Weather Pkg // Terra Dakota Leather // Lux 5.1 AE LED // Comfort Access // Premium Pkg // Ray's Sebring 19x8.5 & 19x9.5 w/ 245.35.19 - Mich. PS2 & 275.30.19 - Conti. SportContact2 // Front Bumper Splitters // MSD Air Scoops
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Comstock New Member 4 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Good to know. Thanks guys.
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