lawnmore

I read in a post somewhere that you should not put protective clear covering material on the headlights. Freeways in LA are covered with a thin layer of sand that after a while pits the clear covers on any car. I want to apply clear film on my headlight and fog light covers. Can someone tell me if this is a problem or not? and if you have done this to your car? Thanks

Forvettes

I had them on my C6 for 32k miles - just sold it. No problems.

VET4LES

It's not a good idea. They can cause cracks. The best bet is to polish out the pits. Most auto supply stores have kits for this.

Red Cell

If you are talking about 3M, mine are fine...

Red Cell.

diverdan

This is my second car with Ventureshield film on the headlights with absolutely no problems.

calemasters

I would not. As per information from GM:

Fine cracks or crazing may be noticed on the headlamp lens. This may occur if the covers are installedover the headlamp lens. These covers may not allow the headlamps to maintain proper temperature and can distort the headlamp lens assembly. GM cautions against using aftermarket headlamp lens covers. If you choose to install these covers, any damage caused by the covers will be your responsibility and is not covered by warranty.

RLSebring

That should be enough warning if under warranty. I think otherwise it's starting to be more obvious that the brand, method of prep/cleaning and installation along with the environment the car is in is becoming a major factor to the damage some are seeing with their lens.

lawnmore

And your point is???

RLSebring

Which part did you not understand?

lawnmore

So are you saying in some instances no damage would occur? Is it temperature sensitive? and how can a thin film of clear hold in too much heat? Or maybe GM would rather sell you new units when yours no longer transmit any light? Something just doesn't add up for me.

RLSebring

[quote=lawnmore;1572940719]
So are you saying in some instances no damage would occur? I'm not saying that at all. There are however an awful lot of people on the forum that have said it.

Is it temperature sensitive? I think it could be depending on the thickness of the film being applied. I don't think they are all the same

and how can a thin film of clear hold in too much heat? See above.

Or maybe GM would rather sell you new units when yours no longer transmit any light? Definately and certainly.

Something just doesn't add up for me. I think the cleaning and application of the film has some to do with it. The Polycarbonite lens is suseptable to chemical reaction.

The weather conditions where you live can play a part in it too. Think about the harsh westerly sun rays beating down on the lens constantly having an effect.

Probably several more related conditions can affect them too. [/quote]

Its well documented in the forums that there is an abnormal amount of failures concerning the lens for what ever reason and GM isn't covering many of them for various reasons.

lawnmore

[QUOTE=RLSebring;1572940833]I get it now,I think we are on the same page on this,Thanks for your patience...... Now what about the fog lenses?

gbgary

it's pure BS that the film cause the small cracks. i've seen more vettes without the film have cracked lens than vettes with the film. gm just uses that warranty threat to keep from having to replace more than they already do.

JJC5

I had my '07 fog and headlights done with Venture Shield the week after I took delivery. No problems at all. You can't even see the film because of it's clarity too.

RLSebring

I firmly believe the film and/or application process contributes to the crazing of the lens.

AmmoVet

I have had the Avery Dennison Stoneshield 3 1/2 years and no problems that I'm aware of.

Mike's LS3

Over two years with Venture Shield on my fog an headlights and no problems.

67 fastback

After some nit-wit backed over my front end and f'up both of mine I bought some lense covers from a MAJOR company to protect my repacements from the nit-wit.

6 mo. later BOTH of my lights where RUINED (Major company made good! paid for two new lights)

Don't do it!

jimmie jam

i have it on three vehicles headlights. never and issue in over three years.

Hotmetal

+1

On my car for 3 years, no problems. It looks like 1st day I bought the car.