andygo Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 Has anyone self installed? My 2016 lights are pretty good at the mo with just a tiny bit of peripheral crazing but I'd rather do a bit of preventative work rather than restore with abrasive and clear coat. Any suggestions for PPF? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tourette23 Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 Following... Definitely something I'm considering too with the reports of crazing, mine are in decent nick right now and I'd like to keep them that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 peripheral crazing sounds more like age/UV/delamination than stone chips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted April 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Carmine said: peripheral crazing sounds more like age/UV/delamination than stone chips? Yes, thats correct. I understand PPF helps stop any further UV damage. Hence why I'd prefer to act before i have to sand the lenses down as the crazing is barely noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 So you want PPF with a UV filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 keep in mind that should you wish to remove the PPF, it will more than likely also remove the remains of your UV coating. I've had Expel film on mine for about 5 years so far. I managed to negotiate it free whilst they were wrapping the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 cant imagine PPF preventing the crazing that they suffer from , will only prevent stone chips. Also read an article a while ago that Headlights should not be covered with PPF due to the heat produced by the light can cause damage to the lens cover ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 Is heat an issue with xenons (maybe) or LEDs (unlikely)? I thought we’d moved on from halogen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 had no issues on my PDLS system, the odd freak weather change and I'll get a bit of fogging inside the lens. But much better than the rear units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted April 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 It seems that some of the better quallity PPF films (for example Excel) are UV resistant and as such I'd imagine that therefore protects whats underneath. I'm looking for something that I can apply DIY and wondered if anyone has any experience of a DIY application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptspaulding Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Patt said: it will more than likely also remove the remains of your UV coating My understanding, having worked in commercial lighting is that the UV resistance isn't from a coating but rather is inherent in the make-up of the material. It is in a constant state of degradation. Once it gets to the age of our older cars' lights it needs something with UV protection in a coating or the like to slow or halt the UV affected degradation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 I have experience with applying films DIY, but not on headlights. In my experience the more expensive (better quality) film makes installation much easier and thus a more professional looking result. You will be surprised how durable the big brand name films is, the cheep Chinese stuff has to be thrown away if you make the slightest error or even crease. When I wanted to wrap my wheels, I drove into a wrap shop and asked them for a length of the film for cash - easiest way to get the good stuff. Take your time and use TOO MUCH soapy water are my tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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