Headlight clear vinyl covers ?
 

I just finished with the restore process on the headlights. What do you guys think about this product to use afterwards?

Clear Headlight Film Covers Bra Crossfire 04-08 | eBay

Anyone use something along the same lines? Thanks, James

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ive done my front rear and side markers in ricochet film. not sure of the product listed there but what i used works. (i even paint matched it to car.)

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I have no experience with this stuff.

Crusing the web I found out about the 3M product from this link:

Paint Protection | Detailing Dynamics

I went and spoke to the owner at the shop and he swears by it (and the Lambo he was applying it to looked great).

I'm probably going to have my front end done over the summer.

You might wanna investigate the 3m product further...

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I had ppl buy similar product and ask us to install it. and it's a pain. few times had to refuse the install
it's too thin and isn't really user friendly.
I installed light tint on my headlights. from what i remember the rep said it was 20 mil. It works great as protection and gives the car a more aggressive look.
if you want clear, 3M has a product, specifically for lights.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/galle...122011776s.jpg

as for what i have i believe these guys carry the same product
Paint Protection Film - XPEL Technologies Corp.

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XPEL Head Light Protection

Lamin-x Protective Films - Protect with Style

Both websites have a link to find an installer. I watched mine being applied and was happy to pay the $60 (for everything) done in my garage.
Yes, they come to you!

2 years and they look great. And if they do the install-it's warrantied.

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James, I've put on a 3M and also Venture Shield. Max recomended the Lamin-X-
for the home installer use the Lamin-X. It installs differently than the others, but it's a great product, I'm very pleased. They are the manufacturer, it's their only product. Follow their directions, don't over heat/warm the covers.
There was a lot of posts (on the VCA forum and others) about these films damaging the headlamps. I asked Lamin-X about my concerns, they were direct honest, shared what they knew about this issue, didn't act like they had never heard of it, they had and films have damaged the lamps. Honestly will get my business every time. The set we had from an (non-manufacture) Viper specialty store we returned, they claimed they were 3M, I checked they weren't and they bubbled after the warmth of the lamp.

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Good thread timing. I was looking at my headlights yesterday and decided to go with a clear overlay cause I like the chrome bezels inside the light to pop. If this stuff can protect against one bad rock chip then it has paid for itself!

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My car had the hazing light issue so I fixed the headlights and put the lamin x over the head lights, they still look brand new about 3 years later

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I understand the "stone chip" protection the vinyl offers. But does anybody know if it helps prevent the "hazing over" problem our lenses seem to have?

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I recieved mine from one of my sponsors metrorestyling.com They have it in many different colors I did mine and tail lights in light smoke. I have had on for month and love it.

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I have a clear protective film on all my cars -- works great. Use a spray bottle with water and alcohol. Get one of those kits used to bondo spread and use it. Start spreading from the middle out. You might email Andrew and ask him to send you via email his instructions for putting on decals. His procedure will work for you.

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It is another layer of UV protection. But mine is garaged, so I can't tell you.