Anyone ever get protective film installed on headlights?

[DistrictStinger]

Curious if it's noticeable both when you're looking at the car and in reference to it possibly decreasing brightness at night.

Thanks in advance

 

[westcoastGT]

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Curious if it's noticeable both when you're looking at the car and in reference to it possibly decreasing brightness at night.

Thanks in advance

Yes , of course , its actually how you can tint headlights as well

 

[DCBStingerGT]

Curious if it's noticeable both when you're looking at the car and in reference to it possibly decreasing brightness at night.

Thanks in advance

Hi there @DistrictStinger,
I think you mean clear Paint Protection Film on the headlights, like I have, of course it's clear, so it doesn't have any effect on the brightness of the front headlights, but is invaluable at protecting the headlight mainly should a stone from the road hits it, can save it from being damaged, needing an expensive new one, well worth it.

 

[Aarvix]

I had PPF done on the entire front of my stinger last week, including the headlights, you'd never know it was there, crystal clear.

Edit: FU autocorrect

 

[DistrictStinger]

Hi there @DistrictStinger,
I think you mean clear Paint Protection Film on the headlights, like I have, of course it's clear, so it doesn't have any effect on the brightness of the front headlights, but is invaluable at protecting the headlight mainly should a stone from the road hits it, can save it from being damaged, needing an expensive new one, well worth it.

Yeah thats exactly what I'm asking about. What brand did you use? Has it held up over a long period of time without turning yellow?

I had PPF done on the entire front of my stinger last week, including the headlights, you'd never know it was there, crystal clear.

Edit: FU autocorrect

Nice! What brand is that? Do you mind sharing what that cost you to get done?

 

[MerlintheMad]

My car has had PPF for a whole year, 3M, and it's as clear as when it was put on. The headlights are covered too. The entire front back to the windshield cost c. $950.

 

[westcoastGT]

My car has had PPF for a whole year, 3M, and it's as clear as when it was put on. The headlights are covered too. The entire front back to the windshield cost c. $950.

Merlin , do you think wrapping a persons head in PPF would reduce /eliminate premature male balding .............................bawaaaaa you know im just tugging your chain , but what d'ya think !!! could be a get rich scheme ?

 

[DCBStingerGT]

I have Suntek Ultra PPF, on the front end, with 10 year warranty, shouldn't yellow at all during that time, and is self healing.

 

[Aarvix]

I also have suntek (technically Llumar, but they're the same product).

I had the front bumper/fenders/hood, rockers, vents, mirrors, A-pillar, rear bumper, door edges, and all the piano black trim covered.

Definitely get the black chrome done, it's sooooo much easier to keep clean now.

It ain't cheap ($1800-$2K), but it's less than a paint job. I only had my stinger 2 weeks and already had 2 rock chips on the bumper.

 

[AV8R]

Dont use 3m as it can yellow also only guaranteed 5 years. Suntek and Xpel 10 yrs.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Dont use 3m as it can yellow also only guaranteed 5 years. Suntek and Xpel 10 yrs.

I think that is "old 3M". Like Kia, it's hard to live down an old reputation.

 

[westcoastGT]

Dont use 3m as it can yellow also only guaranteed 5 years. Suntek and Xpel 10 yrs.

I don't think that is true ...................Best Paint Protection Film for Cars? XPEL vs 3M vs LLumar vs SunTek

 

[eflyguy]

You'd need to wait 10 years to find out which of the current major brands performs better than the others.

 

[DistrictStinger]

Do any of you know if your insurance companies cover your clear wraps in case of any accidental damage done to the body of the car? (asking because this shit isnt cheap)

For example, if you clear wrap your front bumper, and you get into a fender bender months down the line, will insurance reimburse you for it or help cover reinstallation of it?

 

[MerlintheMad]

Do any of you know if your insurance companies cover your clear wraps in case of any accidental damage done to the body of the car? (asking because this shit isnt cheap)

For example, if you clear wrap your front bumper, and you get into a fender bender months down the line, will insurance reimburse you for it or help cover reinstallation of it?

State Farm (I just called to ask) says that they cover preexisting condition of the vehicle; so PPF would be replaced under coverage.

 

[DistrictStinger]

State Farm (I just called to ask) says that they cover preexisting condition of the vehicle; so PPF would be replaced under coverage.

Thats great news! I have Geico myself, but they're on par with state farm so Im sure they'll also say yes when I call.

Insurance covering this stuff makes it worth every penny

 

[AV8R]

I don't think that is true ...................Best Paint Protection Film for Cars? XPEL vs 3M vs LLumar vs SunTek

The 3m scotch guard pro is thinner than the others, it has less shine and self healing properties as well. I looked into this a while back and did a lot of fact finding on the net, YouTube and asking local installers. I guess it’s up to the buyer but I would only consider Suntek or Xpel.

 

[westcoastGT]

The 3m scotch guard pro is thinner than the others, it has less shine and self healing properties as well. I looked into this a while back and did a lot of fact finding on the net, YouTube and asking local installers. I guess it’s up to the buyer but I would only consider Suntek or Xpel.

Thats nice . .........it would be helpful if you could attach an independent review that was written recently to support this . The review I attached mentions nothing about ,lack of 3m quality as you assert "ie product thickness , yellowing , lack of self healing or only a 5 year warranty " non of this appears correct ,
the only issue they raise is that it doesnt bead water as much as the others ..................and as Merlin points out he is 100% satisfied with 3M

 

[DistrictStinger]

Thats nice . .........it would be helpful if you could attach an independent review that was written recently to support this . The review I attached mentions nothing about ,lack of 3m quality as you assert "ie product thickness , yellowing , lack of self healing or only a 5 year warranty " non of this appears correct ,
the only issue they raise is that it doesnt bead water as much as the others ..................and as Merlin points out he is 100% satisfied with 3M

Do you know if there's a noticeable price difference between 3M and Xpel?

 

[ShannonC]

Do any of you know if your insurance companies cover your clear wraps in case of any accidental damage done to the body of the car? (asking because this shit isnt cheap)

For example, if you clear wrap your front bumper, and you get into a fender bender months down the line, will insurance reimburse you for it or help cover reinstallation of it?

Just have your Insurer list it as an aftermarket accessory and there shouldn't be an issue.