Recommended headlight protection from UV misting and scratches?

[Aashenfox]

So I'm almost ready to start fitting my new depo facelift headlights, but I also want to protect the external surface of them from UV misting and scratches, was thinking stick on solutions, anyone have any recommendations? Cheers!

[Olly350z]

Can you not get a bodyshop to add another layer of clear coat to them? Thats what I did when I had mine refurbished because of yellowing

[Aashenfox]

I was thinking about that, but it's totally permanent and has the potential to go wrong/not look perfect (or am I being paranoid), hence my initial interest in stick on solutions.

[Olly350z]

Well mine turned out great, only cost me £50 to have them and I can honestly say they came out better then factory.

 

Id say theres a small amount of paranoia there although its justified. Maybe im paranoid but I wouldnt like stickting things to my nice new headlights lol

[Aashenfox]

Well, the car is going for paint next week-ish, so it would be easy to get them done. I'll definitely think about it. Thanks Olly

 

In the meantime, anyone had any success with stick on products?

[RobPhoboS]

I used this before:

http://amzn.eu/3vTPhf9

[Aashenfox]

On brand new, or restored headlights? All the comments seem to be relating to restoration.

[RobPhoboS]

Lightly restored, I don't get what the difference is ?

[Aashenfox]

I can't enlighten you, I don't know if there's any difference either, but not knowing brings fear, and fear is the path to the dark side... I'm just paranoid. I appreciate the suggestion, honestly.

[Lexx]

Speak to Ricey at Revolve. It's one of the services he offers here in UK so I'm sure he could recommend a suitable product

[Stutopia]

For top notch sealants I tend to try something from gtechniq or gyeon, they do excellent sealants.

 

http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/

http://gyeonquartz.com/q2-collection/#product-collection

 

Look out for any well reviewed marine products, as obviously they take a hell of a beating being exposed all day.

[davey_83]

I'd go clear wrap

[Aashenfox]

Speak to Ricey at Revolution. It's one of the services he offers here in UK so I'm sure he could recommend a suitable product

 

Will do! Thanks.

 

For top notch sealants I tend to try something from gtechniq or gyeon, they do excellent sealants.

 

http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/

http://gyeonquartz.c...duct-collection

 

Look out for any well reviewed marine products, as obviously they take a hell of a beating being exposed all day.

 

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

I'd go clear wrap

 

I wasn't aware there was a clear wrap, does it protect from UV? How 'clear' is it? 3M I guess? The reason I like this idea so much from the start is cos I have experience wrapping and read so many horror stories about products.

[Lexx]

Just updated my post with the correct Trader name! Paul will likely shout at me for getting it wrong.

Anyway. He's a trader on here.

[Aashenfox]

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