Laminex Discoloration? - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

wintermute · 01-20-2012, 06:42 PM

Hey Guys,

So I put some yellow laminex over my fog lights to dress them up and hopefully prevent the dreaded CFLS (Cracked Fog Light Syndrome) a couple of months ago. (I cracked a light literally the day before I got the film.

) I run my fogs with my headlights most of the time (Rice!) and haven't noticed any alteration or discoloration of the film until just the other day.

Seems totally weird to me. I would have thought this would have happened almost immediately if at all. No change in my light usage so maybe it's been working it's way up to the brown stage and wasn't noticeable until it was too late?

This happen to anybody else?

sohcsol · 01-20-2012, 06:48 PM

That looks like it could be from the heat of the halogen bulb, same reason the lenses crack.

Upgrade to HID or LED fogs and you wont have the heat. Maybe Lamin-x would replace the films for you?

franck2725 · 01-20-2012, 07:53 PM

same thing here!!! mine are clear laminex and got a brown spot in the center.gess the heat is to much for them.planning on changing them and going with LED's but at -25c i'll be waiting for summer!!

code85 · 01-20-2012, 09:20 PM

Shouldn't put any kind of film on foglight lens if you have halogens... I dont think the manufacturer will replace that because it's a user error....

Get yourself some 3000k HID's =)

sohcsol · 01-20-2012, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by code85

Shouldn't put any kind of film on foglight lens if you have halogens... I dont think the manufacturer will replace that because it's a user error....

Get yourself some 3000k HID's =)

Upgraded mine to HID's as well before installing the Lamin-x. But still, Id contact the dealer u bought them thru to see if theyd hook you up. The films are pretty inexpensive... and they dont instruct you to change your fog light bulbs before the install.

Not your fault imo.

artkozak1 · 01-21-2012, 07:50 AM

my first set had some discoloration after 6 months so. they turned slightly black in the center. i took them off and put on a new pair. may have to change them out once in awhile. not a big deal

Old School · 01-23-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by code85

I dont think the manufacturer will replace that because it's a user error....

This is NOT user error... are you kidding me? They sell the film for our fog light specifically. They don't sell them 'in case you change your bulbs to something else.' I would definitely contact the re-seller and ask for a refund or replacement. Although to avoid another set of burned covers, I would replace the bulbs before replacing the film.

CRZCT · 01-23-2012, 12:05 PM

I have mine on for 6 months and they are clear as the day I put them on and I drive at night 6 nights a week with fogs on for about an hour a day . Could be UV damage or some other reaction , don't think heat is the issue but it's easy and cheap enough to replace every so often if needed .

wintermute · 01-23-2012, 06:17 PM

Well I gave Lamin-x a ring that they said they'd be glad to replace them. Sent an email along with some pix and should be receiving the replacements soon.

Old School · 01-23-2012, 08:42 PM

Glad to hear that. I wish all vendors would back their products this way.

01-20-2012, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
sohcsol Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 564	That looks like it could be from the heat of the halogen bulb, same reason the lenses crack. Upgrade to HID or LED fogs and you wont have the heat. Maybe Lamin-x would replace the films for you? __________________ 2011 CR-Z EX, 6MT, CBP, #7960

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01-20-2012, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
code85 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	Shouldn't put any kind of film on foglight lens if you have halogens... I dont think the manufacturer will replace that because it's a user error.... Get yourself some 3000k HID's =)

01-23-2012, 12:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
CRZCT Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 106	I have mine on for 6 months and they are clear as the day I put them on and I drive at night 6 nights a week with fogs on for about an hour a day . Could be UV damage or some other reaction , don't think heat is the issue but it's easy and cheap enough to replace every so often if needed .

01-23-2012, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Old School Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Castaic, CA Posts: 251	Glad to hear that. I wish all vendors would back their products this way.