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There are several different products for protecting new headlight lenses, just wondering what you all have experience with. Ceramic coat, Mequiar's protectant, Eastman or other spray clear coat UV protectant for plastic or what?
There are several different products for protecting new headlight lenses, just wondering what you all have experience with. Ceramic coat, Mequiar's protectant, Eastman or other spray clear coat UV protectant for plastic or what?
I’ve just been using Xpel clear bra material. Works great and easy to replace if it gets damaged. I’ve tried the Eastman on a light restoration and it’s a pain in the rear, and it didn’t look as good as just using clear bra material.
I’ve just been using Xpel clear bra material. Works great and easy to replace if it gets damaged. I’ve tried the Eastman on a light restoration and it’s a pain in the rear, and it didn’t look as good as just using clear bra material.
You can find 8x60” roles for like $20 on Amazon.
Do you have any idea if this will help prevent snow/slush from sticking? The LED bulbs I have don't create any heat on the lens. I don't know if the halogens really do either but I'm interested in something.
After 20 or 30 miles of following a tractor trailer on snow covered, salt treated roads last week I jumped off the interstate at my exit and found a slush buildup severely restricting headlight output.
Do you have any idea if this will help prevent snow/slush from sticking? The LED bulbs I have don't create any heat on the lens. I don't know if the halogens really do either but I'm interested in something.
After 20 or 30 miles of following a tractor trailer on snow covered, salt treated roads last week I jumped off the interstate at my exit and found a slush buildup severely restricting headlight output.
That would be the ***** in led's armor. I have heated leds, but they are plow lights. I hear you on the build up, it will completely obscure the light. I have tried rainex and other coatings on lights before. They help a little, but do not rid the problem.
That would be the ***** in led's armor. I have heated leds, but they are plow lights. I hear you on the build up, it will completely obscure the light. I have tried rainex and other coatings on lights before. They help a little, but do not rid the problem.
I'd heard others mention ceramic coatings. Just wondered if anyone's had any luck with them.
I've also used the Xpel and 3M protective films over headlights (as well as body panels). I think the film provides better protection than a spray on coating. The headlights are not only exposed to UV but also fine grit and debris coming off the road. Spray coatings do not protect against impact damage and must be reapplied periodically.
I have a ClearBra type film on my LED headlights. I haven't noticed any snow buildup on them. But I've been in snow only a few times. I use synthetic paint sealant on my truck and the ClearBra gets it too.
I can't see a wax or ceramic coating doing anything to protect the lenses. Similarly, on paint, a rock is going to take a divot out of ceramic coating. The paint protection film is going to provide better protection from rocks.
Do you have any idea if this will help prevent snow/slush from sticking? The LED bulbs I have don't create any heat on the lens. I don't know if the halogens really do either but I'm interested in something.
After 20 or 30 miles of following a tractor trailer on snow covered, salt treated roads last week I jumped off the interstate at my exit and found a slush buildup severely restricting headlight output.
I don’t think the Xpel will help with snow, the pic below is right after I had installed, I will do head lights on my own, but this was a complete install package so they were done with that.
With that said I still plan to put on Griots 3-1 Ceramic on top of the Xpel. May help, but being the front is like a flat brick I’m not sure it will help.
As comments above the Xpel helps more with road debris, UV and saving the lens.
I’ve just been using Xpel clear bra material. Works great and easy to replace if it gets damaged. I’ve tried the Eastman on a light restoration and it’s a pain in the rear, and it didn’t look as good as just using clear bra material.
You can find 8x60” roles for like $20 on Amazon.
Good to hear everybody's input. I'm leaning toward clear bra and ceramic coating. I've use it on some vinyl decals and couldn't get the transfer tape to stick.
I don’t think the Xpel will help with snow, the pic below is right after I had installed, I will do head lights on my own, but this was a complete install package so they were done with that.
With that said I still plan to put on Griots 3-1 Ceramic on top of the Xpel. May help, but being the front is like a flat brick I’m not sure it will help.
As comments below the Xpel helps more with road debris, UV and saving the lens.
I use the 3 in one ceramic on the truck. Great product
