Fog fog lamp covers

v001148 · 12th December 2006, 12:33

I've just fitted for lamps to my civic and wondered given the numerous posts on here regarding smashed fog lamp lenses, if Honda or anyone else had marketed a cover for the FL?.
I note from searching ebay that Subaru (to name one maker) provide them for their cars.

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neilfs · 12th December 2006, 19:22

I'll see if I can make some, it's an easy shape to copy and simply requires a vacum forming machine.

v001148 · 12th December 2006, 19:30

careful there could be quite a demand!

neilfs · 12th December 2006, 19:47

If there was I'd manufacture them, I have plastic parts made for computers all the time - but from my quick glance at one the only issue I could see is the clearance between the edge of the glass lense and the plastic bumper.

I managed to brake one on my test drive, I had a Civic for the day and smashed it then.

Ancient Nerd · 12th December 2006, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilfs

If there was I'd manufacture them, I have plastic parts made for computers all the time - but from my quick glance at one the only issue I could see is the clearance between the edge of the glass lense and the plastic bumper.

I managed to brake one on my test drive, I had a Civic for the day and smashed it then.

Yes, the clearance is very tight. Just enough to allow them to float free of the bumper to give some degree of shock absorption. I would think it would be near impossible to et something to fit around the light. You'd need to use sticky tape or similar to fix them in front of the lamp.

gray52 · 12th December 2006, 21:02

you just need some perspex, pop out a fog light, draw round it and fix with something or other, and its done. done this on my last car so will be doing it to this one, when i get time.

czechplastik · 13th December 2006, 00:47

Should be an easy enough job really.

Tony Fendall · 13th December 2006, 11:04

Don't forget that not all fog lamps are breaking due to stone damage etc.
Fitting covers will not protect from the stress damage that is occuring.
Regards
Tony

v001148 · 13th December 2006, 13:26

Tony,
whats this about stress damage / breakage and how can you tell if the lense is broken by a stone or by stress?? What should I look out for?

Regards

Korkut Varol · 13th December 2006, 14:04

I remember there was a thread for the topic. You can read about at:
Front fog lamp - smashed

gray52 · 13th December 2006, 15:59

mine are ok and ive got a 1st september 56 reg, they are loose in the bumper, so if the bumper flexes it wont push on the lense and break it?

Tony Fendall · 13th December 2006, 19:10

v001148,
Have a look at the thread mentioned above.
I took my broken lamp to Honda HQ and they acknowleged that it was not impact damage.
I got a cheque in the post the same week.
Regards
Tony

Ancient Nerd · 13th December 2006, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Fendall

v001148,
Have a look at the thread mentioned above.
I took my broken lamp to Honda HQ and they acknowleged that it was not impact damage.
I got a cheque in the post the same week.
Regards
Tony

Interesting. When I booked mine in as a possible warranty claim, I was told quite specifically that in no way was this going to be repaired under warranty. This was regardless of the fact that the nice people at Holden Honda in Norwich hadn't seen the car.

Faced with this and the fact that the light was still working, I cleaned out the glass, and stuck a piece of clear acrylic sheet in its place with silicone sealant. Then I cancelled the replacement at the dealer. Better this than paying for a replacement to break again later. I'll replace the light when I eventually get round to selling the car.

Honda the power of dreams. I dream that one day the Civic's faults will get properly fixed.

gray52 · 13th December 2006, 20:44

mite be some patern parts by then and they will be £20 each

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12th December 2006, 19:22	#2 (permalink)
neilfs Valve Cap Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Hindhead, Surrey Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll see if I can make some, it's an easy shape to copy and simply requires a vacum forming machine.

12th December 2006, 19:47	#4 (permalink)
neilfs Valve Cap Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Hindhead, Surrey Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If there was I'd manufacture them, I have plastic parts made for computers all the time - but from my quick glance at one the only issue I could see is the clearance between the edge of the glass lense and the plastic bumper. I managed to brake one on my test drive, I had a Civic for the day and smashed it then.

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 874 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	you just need some perspex, pop out a fog light, draw round it and fix with something or other, and its done. done this on my last car so will be doing it to this one, when i get time.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should be an easy enough job really.

13th December 2006, 11:04	#8 (permalink)
Tony Fendall Old enough to know better Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't forget that not all fog lamps are breaking due to stone damage etc. Fitting covers will not protect from the stress damage that is occuring. Regards Tony

13th December 2006, 13:26	#9 (permalink)
v001148 Valve Cap Join Date: 26th October 2006 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tony, whats this about stress damage / breakage and how can you tell if the lense is broken by a stone or by stress?? What should I look out for? Regards

13th December 2006, 14:04	#10 (permalink)
Korkut Varol Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st October 2006 Location: Ankara, Turkey Posts: 457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I remember there was a thread for the topic. You can read about at: Front fog lamp - smashed

13th December 2006, 15:59	#11 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 874 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	mine are ok and ive got a 1st september 56 reg, they are loose in the bumper, so if the bumper flexes it wont push on the lense and break it?

13th December 2006, 19:10	#12 (permalink)
Tony Fendall Old enough to know better Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	v001148, Have a look at the thread mentioned above. I took my broken lamp to Honda HQ and they acknowleged that it was not impact damage. I got a cheque in the post the same week. Regards Tony

13th December 2006, 20:44	#14 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 874 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	mite be some patern parts by then and they will be £20 each