2nd Gen R56 Cooper Oddity in my 2011 MC Headlights

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    #1 Steve A, Aug 4, 2011
    Lots of rain, then the grounds people at my apartment complex blew grass clippings all over the car. I hosed it down at my apartment's car wash. Later today, i noticed what looked like tiny bubbles or droplets in the interior clear housing on the silver trim under the first polycarbonate (?) outer shell of the headlamps Both the same..not a large area. What is this? Hoping it will dry out. I'm used to the my old MCS with it's weird headlamps built into the bonnet. Sorry for typos. I'm tired and crashing,,,Off to bed
     
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    #2 Steve A, Aug 5, 2011
    I'm heading over to MINI in a half hour. it could very well be a minor defect in the chrome plating, which i don't believe I'd want replaced. I have 4 years to decide!:crazy:
     
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    #3 Metalman, Aug 5, 2011
    Sounds like some water got past the bulb cover gasket seals and maybe condensed on the interior of the headlight housing. You might check to make sure the bulb covers are fully shut and the plastic clips are engaged.
    If moisture is trapped inside the headlight it won't escape and you could start having corrosion problems with you bulb connections. Consider opening the housing on a warm day when no rain is expected, and just let the heat bake the moisture out....:D
     
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    #4 Nathan, Aug 5, 2011
    A picture of this would be quite helpful in helping to see what the issue may be.
     

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