Vinyl headlight protection

**jwight** · 04-23-2008, 03:40 AM

I'm considering these:

http://www.headlightarmor.com/index....ARCH&ManfID=54

Anybody have any experience with this company? Thanks!

SmartAzz · 04-23-2008, 09:12 AM

Only know that they responded quickly when I contacted them as posted in this thread:

Headlight housing lense clouding

dbwill · 04-23-2008, 09:48 AM

I have a 5 year old BMW that has had no problems and I see older BMWs with no discernible yellowing. So not sure these are worth the price

RussBarnes · 04-23-2008, 09:57 AM

I have had three Jetta's that have the plastic lenses, plus my 911 did, my Excursion has them so I can say that from my experience yellowing hasn't been an issue - HOWEVER they all look like crap from all the stone, bug and sand chips because I am a tailgater. Now since the smart is slow and putts along I won't be - HA! I think these are a great idea for anyone who drives behind another vehicle and I have nothing to be gained from endorsing them.

**jwight** · 04-23-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbwill

I have a 5 year old BMW that has had no problems and I see older BMWs with no discernible yellowing. So not sure these are worth the price

I was thinking more of rock & bug protection. One of our supporting vendors may have something like this soon so I'm holding off for now. Thanks for your replies.

Fredvon4 · 04-23-2008, 12:51 PM

John as discussed in the clear bra threads... I see no bang for the buck with this car for panel or paint protection ...but after paying dearly once for a $589 head light assy the cost of the clear protectors is evident

No idea on this company but it counds like and is priced the same as the product I use on my off road cars and trucks...

Cheap enought to replace every 2 ~3 years as it does gain dings and starts to look crappy

dbwill · 04-23-2008, 01:34 PM

Good point Fred. I have collected on my comprehensive in the case of an expensive headlight being broken by rock etc. But we carry $50 deductable.

esrazor · 05-08-2008, 06:17 PM

Has anyone put on the Headlight Armor or any vinyl product on their headlights yet? I want to put something on mine to prevent pitting/breakage and want to know if it's really something I could do at home and have turn out nice or if it's better to pay a shop and have a pro put them on. Any thoughts or suggestions? I called a local place and they said it'd be about $75 to do the headlights.

**SMART** · 05-08-2008, 06:24 PM

I have emailed the guys at Headlight armor a few times but they have never responded.

mmmeat · 05-08-2008, 07:32 PM

Well, not to be poo-pooing the company, but you can usually find the same stuff at a vinyl supply store and it'll only cost you about $5 for a yard of the stuff and a buck or two for a razor knife to cut it out yourself.

I have done this on the hate tank, that has big, square headlights. It took about an hour total.

Your pal,
Meat.