Jj5599 1st Gear April 10, 2012 Share April 10, 2012 Hi, for a SLK, i notice the headlights seemed to be foggy from the inside..how do I rectify this? Thanks ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cklasse 1st Gear April 10, 2012 Share April 10, 2012 Don't bother and the condensation will disappear after a few days, to speed up evaporation, park under the sun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj5599 1st Gear April 10, 2012 Author Share April 10, 2012 er..it has been there for the longest time..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_blade Turbocharged April 10, 2012 Share April 10, 2012 There must be something wrong with the headlight eg. leaky seal, etc... Have it checked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic April 10, 2012 Share April 10, 2012 Hi, for a SLK, i notice the headlights seemed to be foggy from the inside..how do I rectify this? Thanks Hi, Bro Jj5599, A bad mechanic replaced one of my blowed bulb and lost my headlight plastic cap without notifying me, few days later I noticed condensation vapour appeared in side the headlight. I check around the back of the headlight assembly and found this opening hole without the plastic cap, checked car spare part stockist and AD, they said don't sell the single cap but the whole headlight set. Out of wits, I measured the hole diameter and find other plastic bottle cap to modify and clipped it back securely, since then the condensation and vapour never appears again. Please check your headlight assembly for cracks or any unwanted opening holes that caused humid air leaks into your headlight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj5599 1st Gear April 10, 2012 Author Share April 10, 2012 (edited) I can fix the leak...its the cleaning of the fog inside i am concerned about.. edit: so i just seal the leak and the condensation will disappear? Edited April 10, 2012 by Jj5599 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic April 10, 2012 Share April 10, 2012 (edited) I can fix the leak...its the cleaning of the fog inside i am concerned about.. My case was lucky enough that the internal wall water stains and yellowish marks disappear in about a week time, did asked the accessory shop boss to help opens up the headlight for cleaning but he said he can't do it because he worry breaking the plastic cover and the seals for such low cost job. Hoping yours are as easy or similar with my previous mishap Edited April 10, 2012 by Fongmy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj5599 1st Gear April 10, 2012 Author Share April 10, 2012 funny, both of the headlights seemed foggy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cklasse 1st Gear April 10, 2012 Share April 10, 2012 Come to Sgmerc meetup this month and maybe the SLK guys can help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic April 10, 2012 Share April 10, 2012 funny, both of the headlights seemed foggy. Bro, please check and confirming the blurr stains is outside or inside the headlight cover, if it is just outside, you may use our normal toothpaste to polish to see whether it goes away or not, is no harm with low cost for trying, please do it for good hope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_flan 2nd Gear April 27, 2012 Share April 27, 2012 Thought I have different car from urself but the principle is the same. U can try take out one of ur bulb. The reason is to let the moisture escape. If u do not do that the moisture/foggy will remain as it is even u leave it a few days as the moisture is stuck. The process takes less than 30 mins and everything like new again. Remain to seal it back properly otherwise it comes back again. Leaving it to dry itself is ok but the thing is stains will generate if left unattended. Especially the sun burn it into the lens and the mark is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jj5599 1st Gear April 27, 2012 Author Share April 27, 2012 (edited) Will I have to end up replacing the headlights? Its my neighbour's SLK...I want to help her but I need to know how to, it seem like such a process..... She usually park beside my lot...actually her SLK is very beautiful...just that the headlight looks funny.. Edited April 27, 2012 by Jj5599 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvinus Clutched May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Seems like a common problem... I have seen this happen to other SLKs too... headlights turn yellow, encrusted with white stuff or foggy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 Most Mercedes headlight plastic lens don't last long,4-5 yrs,the lens will become foggy....look at the Mercedes taxi,all the lights are not bright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazon777 3rd Gear May 3, 2012 Share May 3, 2012 Hi, for a SLK, i notice the headlights seemed to be foggy from the inside..how do I rectify this? Thanks There is this freelance chap near to Kallang MRT MSCP on appointment basis. He helps to open/clean and seal up the headlamps for a fee, saw his workmanship and it's good, friendly and humble chap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rings Clutched May 3, 2012 Share May 3, 2012 Seems like a common problem... I have seen this happen to other SLKs too... headlights turn yellow, encrusted with white stuff or foggy... common problem? strange related with Mercedes brand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighappyjer 1st Gear May 3, 2012 Share May 3, 2012 There is this freelance chap near to Kallang MRT MSCP on appointment basis. He helps to open/clean and seal up the headlamps for a fee, saw his workmanship and it's good, friendly and humble chap Please share contact! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying_genie 6th Gear May 3, 2012 Share May 3, 2012 It's probably not fog on the inside of the lamp. It's probably grime located on the outside of the plastic cover. As Fongmy said, simply use toothpaste and toothbrush to clean. It's not a permanent fix though, it'll turn grimy again after a few months. Cheap and good solution! Remember not to use same toothbrush for brushing teeth! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
Energy Savings / Non Heat up LED Headlights Technology
Energy Savings / Non Heat up LED Headlights Technology
LED head light
LED head light
Theives Gouged Out This Poor Porsche Taycan's Headlights
Theives Gouged Out This Poor Porsche Taycan's Headlights
Remember to switch on headlights.
Remember to switch on headlights.
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry
Need help with water trapped in my headlight lamp cover. Anywhere to get it fix?
Need help with water trapped in my headlight lamp cover. Anywhere to get it fix?
Brighter headlights needed
Brighter headlights needed
Scirocco - Changing to LED lights
Scirocco - Changing to LED lights