Shahano

It happens when you drive close to a car in front of you.. If you ever go on a spirited drive with many cars in front of you, I recommend to tape your lights so you don't get the same as me.

Mike in CA

I understand what you're saying. I picked up a few chips to my front bumper doing exactly what you describe which is why I somewhat belatedly decided to wrap my bumper and hood; the first time I've ever had that done. My headlights are still pristine.

OTOH, your headlights look like they've been sandblasted with hundreds (thousands?) of tiny chips and I would have thought that if your headlights took that much damage, you'd also be seeing similar effects on your paint/wrap and wheels (which are notorious for picking up chips due to their turbine design).

I don't mean to doubt you, Shahano, and I sympathize with the problem. It just amazes me that your lenses have taken that much damage in 2300 miles of road driving.

Shahano

My hood, bumpers, and front quarter panel are all Xpel wrapped. Should have done the same with the headlights

fskof

Has anyone tried to have them replaced under warranty If there is no sign of chips on the rest of the car? Do they get swirl marks from regular Washings?

Mike in CA

No signs of swirl marks on my lenses. I never use any abrasive products or harsh chemicals on them, just car wash soap and a microfiber wash mitt or something like Meguiars Qwik Detailer for touch up cleaning.

NateOZ

I use Auto Finess crystal and a microfiber cloth, it's one of the few products I've found that is ok with all the new coatings, lexan etc. We have 20,000 miles on 4 Porsches at the moment, none have headlight covers and there are 2 rock chips in total (on a Macan Turbo) driving on NY roads year round.

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