Crosbo
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5 or 6 scoones ($), how much cheaper do you want to get for something that works very well, super easy to install with soapy water and doesn't negatively impact the light like a mesh would?
Fog lights cracked
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toddjb122
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Do you have a link to the product you are referring to?
Yes, I'd be up for something like that. Just a thick transparent film that provides some rock protection.
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The $5-$6 I'm referring to are the screen protector kits for iPad and other PDA's, that can be picked up dirt cheap at stores like TJ Maxx, $1 Stores and the like. I've re-purposed these with success thus far.
If you are looking for something more robust, you can visit the BAVAUTO.com website to find the clear urethane headlight protection kits. I just double-checked and the kit I had put on my '91 735i is listed for $49...quite a bit more. Considering the price of the replacement headlights I had put on 7 after two of the others being cracked by rocks (they use large bits of crushed lava on the roads in Idaho during the winter), I didn't mind the $50 to protect all the front lights on my car. The windshield...that's an entirely different story.
If you are looking for something more robust, you can visit the BAVAUTO.com website to find the clear urethane headlight protection kits. I just double-checked and the kit I had put on my '91 735i is listed for $49...quite a bit more. Considering the price of the replacement headlights I had put on 7 after two of the others being cracked by rocks (they use large bits of crushed lava on the roads in Idaho during the winter), I didn't mind the $50 to protect all the front lights on my car. The windshield...that's an entirely different story.
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Thanks, I'll look. I agree, a simple iPad/Tablet kit I can re-purpose would be sufficient.
I want to find rolls of the stuff somewhere, though. Just generic. I can use them for a few different things (headlights, bikes, surfboards, etc.) I have bought the stuff when it is branded for a purpose and it is very expensive. I know they companies I buy it from don't make it, they just put it in a box and call it "board saver!" or whatever...
I want to find rolls of the stuff somewhere, though. Just generic. I can use them for a few different things (headlights, bikes, surfboards, etc.) I have bought the stuff when it is branded for a purpose and it is very expensive. I know they companies I buy it from don't make it, they just put it in a box and call it "board saver!" or whatever...
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Mesh Light Guards - custom
I also think the wire mesh is the best idea - what size do you believe would work best? I just searched into this material a bit - http://www.bwire.com and I was thinking that the 30 x 30 (30 wires per inch) would be fine enough to block most rocks/debris from doing the damage to these bulbs (AGAIN!)
Do you think this mesh would be fine enough? I sent out for some samples and will post pics in a few days.
I also think the wire mesh is the best idea - what size do you believe would work best? I just searched into this material a bit - http://www.bwire.com and I was thinking that the 30 x 30 (30 wires per inch) would be fine enough to block most rocks/debris from doing the damage to these bulbs (AGAIN!)
Do you think this mesh would be fine enough? I sent out for some samples and will post pics in a few days.
Crosbo
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I'm interested to see how it works out for you. Protected lights are nice...but 10, 20, 30% loss or more in usable light would be my concern. Unless I only used the lights for cruising the urban wilds. ;-)
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Loss of light
This Loss of light is my main concern - I will send photos as soon as I complete the wire mesh project.
This Loss of light is my main concern - I will send photos as soon as I complete the wire mesh project.
