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Installing PPF on Headlights
Has anyone here applied PPF to headlights before, and if so, any tips for this process.
My 2016 Ranger has deteriorated headlights, which appeared fairly soon into my ownership. There was actually a Ford field-service-campaign on these particular headlights, but I never bothered having them replaced. I would simply replace the things but the whole bumper and grill need to be removed to gain access to the headlight bolts. As such, I have been polishing the affected areas and applying a sealant every 9 to 12 months, before having to repeat the process again.
Cutmax, followed by Perfect Finish deals with the problem without the need to wet sand.
In this case, I have ordered pre-cut PPF films, which I will apply after re-finishing the headlights. Hopefully this will give me a longer term solution.
Car Headlight Protective Film for Ford Ranger Wildtrak Raptor 2015+, Transparent Blackened TPU Sticker,Transparent : Amazon.com.au: Automotive
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So is the factory coating still on there? Is the PPF supposed to block UV so that if the coating has been removed, the lenses will no longer yellow?
Thanks for posting this, I took a quick look and didn't realize it was so easy to order precut PPF for headlights, here in the US also.
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“Will not fade, heat-resistant, waterproof, , UV protective,good light transmittance,and with smooth surface.with super stretchability, scratch and wear resistance.” according to description.
Although UV protective is not UV proof, so I would assume at some point it might yellow again.
Good luck with the headlights
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Re: Installing PPF on Headlights
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
So is the factory coating still on there? Is the PPF supposed to block UV so that if the coating has been removed, the lenses will no longer yellow?
Thanks for posting this, I took a quick look and didn't realize it was so easy to order precut PPF for headlights, here in the US also.
Same here, I went down that rabbit hole after reading his post and I’m thinking about getting blue tinted ppf for mine.
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X-PEL Makes precut kits for headlamps. Makes the job easier. Had them on my 05 wrangler.
LAMIN-X Has precut kits...
Headlight Tint | Buy Car Headlight Covers and Headlight Tint Film Online – Lamin-X
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Re: Installing PPF on Headlights
Originally Posted by Eldorado2k
Same here, I went down that rabbit hole after reading his post and I’m thinking about getting blue tinted ppf for mine.
I'd be careful with any tinting as it starts with mess with how much visible light you'll see from your headlights at night. Not only does it shift the light color to a less visible end of the spectrum, but by adding a colored film to the lens, it reduces the actual lumens being projected.
I've seriously considered putting clear PPF on our vehicles more to cut down on all the rock pits than anything else. I'd hope they would help with prevention of yellowing and clouding as well if the headlights are new or just restored.
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Installing PPF on Headlights
Originally Posted by PA DETAILER
Yes, the Lamin-X is what I was looking at.
Originally Posted by Desertnate
I'd be careful with any tinting as it starts with mess with how much visible light you'll see from your headlights at night. Not only does it shift the light color to a less visible end of the spectrum, but by adding a colored film to the lens, it reduces the actual lumens being projected.
I've seriously considered putting clear PPF on our vehicles more to cut down on all the rock pits than anything else. I'd hope they would help with prevention of yellowing and clouding as well if the headlights are new or just restored.
Valid points, but at the same time the tinted film hides any current imperfections/haze that’s on the headlights and makes them look better than a transparent film would.
If I can restore my headlights back to near perfection 1 more time I’d get the clear, but tbo I doubt they’ll be able to restore after having done it a couple of times already.
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Re: Installing PPF on Headlights
Originally Posted by Desertnate
I'd be careful with any tinting as it starts with mess with how much visible light you'll see from your headlights at night. Not only does it shift the light color to a less visible end of the spectrum, but by adding a colored film to the lens, it reduces the actual lumens being projected.
I've seriously considered putting clear PPF on our vehicles more to cut down on all the rock pits than anything else. I'd hope they would help with prevention of yellowing and clouding as well if the headlights are new or just restored.
I had regular PPF put on (new) replacement headlights for my last car (had a Bambi incident) - after 165,000 miles and 8 years they still looked like brand new.
After that experience, getting my current lights filmed on the new car is on my to-do list; just going to have the window tint wizard do it while they have the car. I'll do standard paint film again as I don't think it needs to be the thick stuff.
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Re: Installing PPF on Headlights
Originally Posted by Eldorado2k
If I can restore my headlights back to near perfection 1 more time I’d get the clear, but tbo I doubt they’ll be able to restore after having done it a couple of times already.
Why would you not be able to get them back to clear? My problem is when they get old they seem to get internal cracking that you only see when the headlights are on. The ones that I had to sand the coating off of, just turn yellow but they are easy to polish back to clear.
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