Film to protect headlights...

[jzk]

I saw this on eBay and was wondering if it is worth it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...&item=7958606131&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT

Then today, I stopped by the LR dealer to get my plates, and this range rover pulls in behind me in the service line. He has this silver dollar sized chunk in his headlight. They were discussing whether the lens could be replaced or if the headlight is one peice and must completely be replaced.

It made wonder again about this film.

Any thoughts?

 

[tzucc]

the lamps put out a lot of heat... try putting your hand up against them and hold them there. I wonder how the plastic would fare after alot of headlight usage in warm weather. Also whether the plastic would dim the output of the Xenons... by definition it would not transmit 100% of the light through, but the loss might be imperceptible.

 

[Freeflytim]

After replacing two foglights on my BMW, I put film like this on them and 100000 miles later I have not had another break.

I have not investigated this guy’s stuff so I can’t vouch for it but I WILL put something like it on my lights.

I can only IMAGINE what a replacement headlight lens would cost!!

The headlight is one complete set. Crack the lens, buy the whole assembly…

See for yourself… Pop the hood, push the tabs to get the grill out, pull up the two ‘sliders’ that hold the headlight assembly and take a look. IM SCARED!!

I have had no problems with ‘clear protective’ film that has been on my BMW for 100000 miles and I will put something like it on my LR… Im not sure about this Ebay thing right now… Im just looking for a ‘reputable’ source!!

 

[jzk]

Well you should have seen the divot in this RR guy's headlight. He was bumming.

 

[luvmylr3]

Weathertech can special order

Found another potential supplier. I went to Weathertech's website, they have the lampguard. They seem to be a reputable company, they have been advertising for years in all the popular US auto magazines (MT, C&D, ect), though I have never bought from them. I contacted their customer service department, though as yet they do not have for LR3 in stock, they will in the future until then it can be special ordered.

http://www.weathertech.com/

 

[jzk]

The film you suggest is 40 mils thick, while the ebay is 30mils. 40 seems like the choice.

 

[tzucc]

If a rock hits hard enough to crack the lens without the film, do we really think the film will stop the crack?? I don't. Definitely the film should mitigate the damage, but once the plastic is cracked, with the headlight operate correctly??? If not, then will the film matter?

 

[jzk]

I think the film will help an aweful lot. 3M makes a similar product to put on the entire front of a motorhome to prevent chipping. It works wonders. Will it be a 100% shield against any boulder that hits? Nope. But if it works like the 3M film does, then it is worth the forty bucks.

 

[madtownrover]

Film will help ALOT. Use it on my other car, has saved my xenons many many times.

 

[Freeflytim]

Couple Ive found w/Disco/LR3 specific stuff...

Clearmask.com
http://www.clearmask.com/

XPEL (go to shop online)
http://www.xpel.com/