Alphaman19

Like most, mine have been “sandblasted” from the years of driving. But since I’ve got clear and shiny headlights I’d like my gigs to be likewise. Anyone ever polish their fogs to remove the pitting etc so they look like new?

DundukovEM

You will be surprised, but they are made of glass!
The fogs you see is a plastic films factory glued to a glass lens.
When I took them off (and wiped off the sticky glue) my fog lenses were crystal clear glass

So I went ahead, and ordered a set of two brand new protective films for GSII fog lights.
https://www.lamin-x.com/precut-film-...ht-covers.html
They are already cut to shape / size. With self-adhesive backing to be applied.
Now my fog lights look brand new 6 months after that.

Alphaman19

Wait. I know they’re glass.
But are you saying there’s a plastic film covering that I can remove? That’s what’s “foggy”? Ok. I got an extra one to test with. I’ll give it a try.

Alphaman19

Ok. Took a sharp edged scraper to it to see if I could peel something up. No luck. I think it’s all glass dude. How’d you get the “film” off?

TrueGS300

Curious about this.. mine look old and beat up. Didn't even think about there being a way to bring them back to life. So you can wipe/scrub them clean and just put this lens cover on to make it look new?

DundukovEM

Do you have the fog lights off the car? You have to have them out first.

Start from the rounded edges and move toward the front surface of the lens.
I removed both of mine and then, after cleaning the super sticky glue from the lens, I applied new protective films.

Alphaman19

Yea, they’re out of the car. Do I use some type of pick or something? “Start from rounded corner” with what?

DundukovEM

I used my fingernail to lift the edge of the film, and then tore it off with my hands.
The trick I used is heat. It softens the glue and film.
Use something to heat the lens — really hot water, a hair dryer, or so on.
I used hot tap water in my kitchen sink.

Alphaman19

Ok. It sounds like someone had installed that film prior to you and that’s why you have/had it. Correct?

DundukovEM

I do not know.
In appearance, everything looked absolutely factory-made.

SteezyGS

A picture would be great ��

DundukovEM

Sorry, I did it 7 months ago and threw away the old "original" protective films.

There is chance that someone has already removed your films, and because they have been exposed to harsh road conditions for too long, they are now sandblasted.

In this case, there is a way to polish the glass, but it looks like it is really hard work.
May not worth the price of new fog lights $ 250 / set.
Check this discussion:
DIY: Fog Light Sanding/Refinishing

Alphaman19

Yea. I was leaning that way.
I'm gonna order the supplies and give it a try.
Doesnt look to difficult.

Thanks

shwalker07

For the price of a new set of glass fog lights I do not know why you would want to take all that time and cost of supplies trying to restore a used beat up set?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-98-05-G...0AAOSw~P9aqVCi

You can also find new dark tinted glass fogs for around $40 shipped if you want to change the style up:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Direct-Repl...nd!60085!US!-1

Alphaman19

Well damn. Ok. Guess THIS thread can be closed now - lol.
Thanks