Headlight Staining
12-29-2007, 12:19 PM
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My first post. I've only been an M5 owner for 3 weeks. I had an E46 M3 before that. As with all my previous cars, you quickly find one forum where the content and tone feels right. This feels like the one for E60 owners!
My first question - Has anyone had headlamps stained this badly through water ingress (the staining is on the inside)? If so, did you get it fixed under warranty? I'm a big DIY guy but as far as I understand there is no way of gaining access to the rear of the polycarbonate cover to do any cleaning.
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My first question - Has anyone had headlamps stained this badly through water ingress (the staining is on the inside)? If so, did you get it fixed under warranty? I'm a big DIY guy but as far as I understand there is no way of gaining access to the rear of the polycarbonate cover to do any cleaning.
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12-29-2007, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mdouglas' post='511707' date='Dec 29 2007, 04:19 PM
My first post. I've only been an M5 owner for 3 weeks. I had an E46 M3 before that. As with all my previous cars, you quickly find one forum where the content and tone feels right. This feels like the one for E60 owners!
My first question - Has anyone had headlamps stained this badly through water ingress (the staining is on the inside)? If so, did you get it fixed under warranty? I'm a big DIY guy but as far as I understand there is no way of gaining access to the rear of the polycarbonate cover to do any cleaning.
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My first question - Has anyone had headlamps stained this badly through water ingress (the staining is on the inside)? If so, did you get it fixed under warranty? I'm a big DIY guy but as far as I understand there is no way of gaining access to the rear of the polycarbonate cover to do any cleaning.
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12-29-2007, 05:08 PM
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If its on the inside BMW needs to replace the headlamps... they shouldnt have THAT much condensation in them or water seepage...
12-29-2007, 10:44 PM
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i agree, mine look perfectly clear compared to those. see what your dealer can do for you.
12-30-2007, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='511777' date='Dec 30 2007, 03:08 AM
If its on the inside BMW needs to replace the headlamps... they shouldnt have THAT much condensation in them or water seepage...
01-04-2008, 07:40 AM
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Opening Gambit from Cooper Thames Ditton:
"They all do that and I don't think we'll be replacing them under warranty! We've had lots in like this and I don't think we've ever replaced one headlmap unit. Book it in and our senior technician will look at them and decide."
Less than impressed with this as a starting position. However, I'll do as they ask and see what they decide.
"They all do that and I don't think we'll be replacing them under warranty! We've had lots in like this and I don't think we've ever replaced one headlmap unit. Book it in and our senior technician will look at them and decide."
Less than impressed with this as a starting position. However, I'll do as they ask and see what they decide.
01-04-2008, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by mdouglas' post='513628' date='Jan 4 2008, 08:40 AM
Opening Gambit from Cooper Thames Ditton:
"They all do that and I don't think we'll be replacing them under warranty! We've had lots in like this and I don't think we've ever replaced one headlmap unit. Book it in and our senior technician will look at them and decide."
Less than impressed with this as a starting position. However, I'll do as they ask and see what they decide.
"They all do that and I don't think we'll be replacing them under warranty! We've had lots in like this and I don't think we've ever replaced one headlmap unit. Book it in and our senior technician will look at them and decide."
Less than impressed with this as a starting position. However, I'll do as they ask and see what they decide.
01-04-2008, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mdouglas' post='513628' date='Jan 4 2008, 11:40 AM
Opening Gambit from Cooper Thames Ditton:
"They all do that and I don't think we'll be replacing them under warranty! We've had lots in like this and I don't think we've ever replaced one headlmap unit. Book it in and our senior technician will look at them and decide."
Less than impressed with this as a starting position. However, I'll do as they ask and see what they decide.
Thats a completely irresponsible reply from your dealer ! To have that kind of build up of moisture and the resulting staining is just plain faulty, don't back down . For the type of money you spent on that car it should be perfect.............
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"They all do that and I don't think we'll be replacing them under warranty! We've had lots in like this and I don't think we've ever replaced one headlmap unit. Book it in and our senior technician will look at them and decide."
Less than impressed with this as a starting position. However, I'll do as they ask and see what they decide.
Thats a completely irresponsible reply from your dealer ! To have that kind of build up of moisture and the resulting staining is just plain faulty, don't back down . For the type of money you spent on that car it should be perfect.............
Cheers
01-04-2008, 09:06 AM
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I did not have a moisture problem in my head lights, but my side marker lenses started to get the dingy look. The same look older MB S class headlights turn after 3 years. They were slightly opaque white. My dealership replaced them no questions asked.