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Protecting your Headlights from Mr. Sun

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by 2013XSPX, Feb 13, 2020.

  1. Feb 13, 2020 at 5:15 AM
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    2013XSPX

    2013XSPX [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm getting a set of headlights built using aftermarket lenses. I know living in coastal Georgia that the sun will eat up the cheaper UV coating in about 1.5 years.

    What is the best option to keep them clear the longest? Pic of my trucks current headlights for attention.

    Xpel film?

    Lamin-X?

    Ceramic Coating?

    Thank you!
     
  2. Feb 13, 2020 at 5:20 AM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Headlights are 5 years old....taillights are 7

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  3. Feb 13, 2020 at 5:42 AM
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    2013XSPX

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    Those look amazing. I think you've been maintaining an already good clear coat. In my case I would want to add protection to a weak clearcoat. If that makes sense?
     
  4. Feb 13, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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    pdaddy

    pdaddy WeLl-KnOwN mEmBeR

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    Wow that looks ok
     
  5. Feb 13, 2020 at 8:01 AM
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    Aw....gotcha. Not sure then
     
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    Too Stroked

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    Truth be told, virtually any wax, sealant or coating - properly applied and maintained - will protect your headlamps from oxidizing. The big difference between the products is how long they protect before needing re-application.
     

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