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Old 04-12-2007, 03:11 PM
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DIY headlight Protector Install

Has anyone done a DIY headlight clear protector install.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 03:51 PM
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I did, and it was very simple, just take your time. Also make sure to use a hair dryer to keep the material soft and pliable. Also to keep the spray solution on your hands at all times, I mean really wet, to avoid having fingerprints on the protecter
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 04:10 PM
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Thanks for the prompt reply. I called around locally and got a quote for $250 for the headlight, fog and turnsignal kit installation. Seemed a tad steep to me. So I purchased the whole kit online for around $50 including shipping and thought that I would tackle the installation. Thanks again.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 06:21 PM
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the fogs and turnsignals are a breeze its the headlight that is a little trickier, but not by too much
 
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really? i bought some film and cut it myself and then applied it myself using soapy water.
it was actually very hard for me. i had to do a practice run. so i wasted a 12x9 piece.
im using a heat gun. (im a window tinter..) but i was using it on high.
finished product was OK..not perfect..but i did mess up on it. but i had no more material left so oh well..i can live with it being so-so.
 
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We just installed the Xpel protector and everything went as planned. Their website video instructions along with your experiences with the product made it a successful install. It took about 20 minutes and keeping your hands wet at all times along with keeping the light surface and Xpel wet and warm is truly the key. Thanks again!
 
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Old 04-21-2007, 01:47 PM
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i ordered mine from Moss. It was perfect. inly one of my headlights is satisfactory, but thats my fault. I did not use the hair drier on that one :( so make sure you use it on the headlights
 
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