{"product_id":"hella-500-series-grille-guard-black-set-of-2","title":"Hella 500 Series Grille Guard, Black, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eRunning a pair of Hella 500 Series driving or fog lamps? These matte black plastic grille guards fit over the front and take the hits that would otherwise crack your lens. Molded with the Hella logo, sold as a set of two, one for each lamp. It's cheap protection for a lamp that lives right up front where debris flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hella 500 Series Grille Guard is simple insurance for a lamp that lives right up front where it takes the most abuse. If you run a pair of Hella 500 Series round driving or fog lamps, you already know the lens face is the first thing to catch a flung stone, a low branch, or a knock at the ramp. This guard fits over the front of the lamp and puts a molded plastic barrier between all of that and the lens. It's sold as a set of two, one for each lamp in a standard pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you're getting here is the protective grille only. The lamps themselves aren't included. These are matte black, round, and molded from plastic with the Hella logo cast right into the face, so they read as part of the lamp rather than an afterthought bolted on. The matte finish keeps glare down and hides trail dust and road grime better than a glossy cover would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy bother with a guard at all? Because a 500 Series lens is a lot cheaper to protect than to replace. Driving and fog lamps sit low and forward, whether they're on a truck bumper, an off-road bar, a boat tower, or a hardtop. That's exactly where gravel, sand, and debris get thrown at speed. One good hit can star or crack a lens, and once moisture finds its way in, the reflector goes cloudy and the beam scatters. A grille guard takes the first hit so the lamp doesn't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set-of-two configuration matches how these lamps are almost always run. Driving and fog lamps come in pairs for a balanced beam, so a single guard would leave one lamp exposed. Fitting both keeps the look symmetrical and the protection even. And if you only run one lamp, you'll have a spare guard on the shelf, which isn't the worst problem to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is specific to the Hella 500 Series round housing. The guard is shaped to sit over the front face of that lamp, so it isn't a universal cover you can stretch onto any round light. If your lamps are the 500 Series, these drop right into place. If you're running a different Hella series or a different size, check the housing before ordering, because a guard that doesn't seat properly won't stay put at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is about as easy as it gets. The guard fits over the front of the lamp and holds at the outer edge of the housing. There's no wiring, no drilling, and nothing that changes how the lamp works. When you want the lamps running at full output, you can take the guards off in seconds and put them back on just as fast. That makes them handy if you only want the extra armor for rough trail sections, gravel roads, or a washboard launch ramp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic is the right call for a part like this. It won't rust the way a metal grille can, and it shrugs off salt spray and washdowns, so a quick rinse is all the care they need. Over years of sun the black may soften in tone, which is normal for any exterior plastic, but the job they do doesn't change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 Series has been a go-to auxiliary lamp for decades, and a clean black grille guard is one of those small touches that pulls a front end together while doing real work. Leave them on full time for maximum protection, or pop them off when you want the lamps wide open. Either way, they're cheap peace of mind for a lamp that earns its keep out on the road, the trail, or the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e500 Series fitment: shaped to fit over the front of Hella 500 Series round driving and fog lamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatte black plastic construction: won't rust and shrugs off salt spray and washdowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded Hella logo: cast into the face for a factory look instead of a bolt-on afterthought\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a set of 2: one guard for each lamp in a standard driving or fog lamp pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBar-style grille face: puts a physical barrier between flying stones or debris and the lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTool-free fit: slips over the lamp front with no wiring or drilling and comes off just as fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound profile: matches the 500 Series housing so it seats cleanly and stays put at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLens protection: takes the first hit so a cracked or clouded lens doesn't sideline your lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does this grille guard fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's shaped for the Hella 500 Series round driving and fog lamps and sits over the front face of that housing. It isn't a universal cover, so make sure your lamps are the 500 Series before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre the lamps included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the grille guards only, sold as a set of two. You'll need the Hella 500 Series lamps separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many guards come in the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo. Driving and fog lamps are almost always run as a pair, so the set covers both lamps evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are they made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMolded plastic in a matte black finish, with the Hella logo cast into the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I still use the lamp with the guard on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The bar-style grille lets the beam through while shielding the lens. If you want fully unobstructed output, you can pop the guard off in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo they attach with screws or wiring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo wiring and no drilling. The guard fits over the front of the lamp housing, so installing and removing it is tool-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill these fit a different Hella lamp series?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're made for the 500 Series specifically. 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