XPEL on Headlights? Cracking?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Long Island NY
XPEL on Headlights? Cracking?
Is it ok to use the XPEL on the headlights? As I had a clear film on my C6 headlights and it caused these spider cracks in the plastic headlight lens and supposedly the film created extra heat when the lights were on which caused them to crack.
Anyone have the film on their car for a decent amount of time with any issues?
Anyone have the film on their car for a decent amount of time with any issues?
Race Director
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From: Marana, Arizona
I installed Xpel headlight protection on my car over a year ago. You can not see it at all, and no damage or discoloration to the headlights to date.
http://www.xpel.com/products/headlig...79&series=1807
http://www.xpel.com/products/headlig...79&series=1807
Safety Car
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From: Northern Virginia
Is it ok to use the XPEL on the headlights? As I had a clear film on my C6 headlights and it caused these spider cracks in the plastic headlight lens and supposedly the film created extra heat when the lights were on which caused them to crack.
Anyone have the film on their car for a decent amount of time with any issues?
Anyone have the film on their car for a decent amount of time with any issues?
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: La Center WA
I installed Xpel headlight protection on my car over a year ago. You can not see it at all, and no damage or discoloration to the headlights to date.
http://www.xpel.com/products/headlig...79&series=1807
http://www.xpel.com/products/headlig...79&series=1807
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Burning Brakes
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From: NC
Is it ok to use the XPEL on the headlights? As I had a clear film on my C6 headlights and it caused these spider cracks in the plastic headlight lens and supposedly the film created extra heat when the lights were on which caused them to crack.
Anyone have the film on their car for a decent amount of time with any issues?
Anyone have the film on their car for a decent amount of time with any issues?
If I take a stone to the headlights, I'll put in an insurance claim.
Race Director
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Pro
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From: Lake Keowee, SC
Installed since March 14 with 12K miles. No issues. Had entire car done except rear bumper and hatch area. Only regret is not finding something for the windshield to help with all the pitting by road rash. Front bumper cover and hood look like Day 1, windshield not so much. Don't forget your A pillars. I could see any nicks from rocks showing up well on that surface.
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I had my entire C7 covered in XPEL Ultimate except the headlights. My XPEL installer recommended I not have them covered because he has seen XPEL actually delaminate the headlight plastic on other car brands (Porsche, etc), so he no longer covers headlights.
If I take a stone to the headlights, I'll put in an insurance claim.
If I take a stone to the headlights, I'll put in an insurance claim.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: NC
That's great the word is getting around about this. In the case of my XPEL installer (who was factory trained) his experience involved applying XPEL Ultimate to the headlights of a new 911. After he was finishing up the car he noticed some small debris had gotten caught between the XPEL and the highlight plastic so he lifted the XPEL to correct the issue. When he did the XPEL delaminated the headlight plastic. He ended up having to buy the 911 owner a new headlight assembly. So obviously he doesn't want to take that chance covering headlights again. GM headlight assemblies might use a different type of plastic, who knows, but I didn't want to take the chance.