I just bought new headlight lenses and was wondering what you all use to protect the lenses. I dont want the sandblast look! I did a search and found stone guard mentioned but Im wondering if there is another plastic product that is readily available (I have no idea where to get stone guard). Has anyone had luck with anything else? If not, where can I get stone guard and is it a DIY?

 

Something like this?

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10227

or this??

http://www.clearmask.com/headlight_v2.htm

 

Perfect - almost - looks like the lens covers would cost me close to $40+shipping. The glass lenses were only $55 each! Maybe there is a source for the same stuff without the Griot's markup?
Kelly, I dont want to sound ungrateful - good solution that I may use - just wondering if anyone has found something like this cheaper elsewhere.

 

Oops - I did not see the second link - much better pricing - THANK YOU.

 

Or this:

http://www.xpel.com/

 

If we could only find a source for the raw material. Guaranteed to be 1/3 or less of the price these guys are charging for pre-cut to form. Probably less. Something for me (us) to start researching. I've seen it offerred in sheet form years ago. Anyone else remember it? I'll try to......

 

I use the product available at www.mats.com (look for Lamp Guard under Products). I have used it on track cars and street cars, some installed for over five years and still looks perfect.

when looking at price, be certain to check the mils of thickness for the product. There are some products being advertised that are 50%, or less, thick than the stuff that really works.

 

Here is the start of the research the product they are using is 3M Scotchguard paint protection film. Heck is we could get sheets I could cut my own rock gaurds and replace them every few months.

THESE CAN SELL THE STUFF
TAKEN FROM
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...WTB/Car-Truck/

— Alabama —

JMH Motorsport
Tuscaloosa, AL
205-752-4009, 800-210-3778
(Bulk Rolls, Pre-Cut Kits)



— Arizona —

American Performance Distributors, Inc. - Certified Training Facility
Phoenix, AZ
480-345-1987
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits, Software)



— California —

Clear Armor
Mountain View, CA
650-625-1882
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits)

Star Shield Armor - Certified Training Facility
Los Angeles, CA
626-813-0299, 866 no chips (866-662-4477)
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits, Software)



— Colorado —

Interwest Distribution - Certified Training Facility
Denver, CO
303-777-4455, 800-232-8468
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits, Software)



— Florida —

Accent Distributing
Sarasota, FL
941-371-0202, 800-591-7233
(Bulk Rolls, Pre-Cut Kits)

UltraShield, LLC, World Headquarters - Certified Training Facility
Ft. Myers, FL
239-768-0118, 866-768-0223
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits, Software)



— Maryland —

Energy Products Distribution - Certified Training Facility
Balitmore, MD
800-537-3911
(Bulk Rolls, Pre-Cut Kits)



Maryland Performance Works/Proform - Certified Training Facility
Ellicott City, MD
866-PRO-3682
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits, Software)



— Michigan —

TopLine USA/TLE
Traverse City, MI
800-968-9800
(Bulk Rolls, Installation training Referral, Pre-Cut Kits, Software)



— North Carolina —

Invinca-Shield - Certified Training Facility
Wilkesboro, NC
888-339-1385
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Prime Time Designs
Asheville, NC
866-665-8801
(Bulk Rolls, Pre-Cut Kits)



— Ohio —

Performance Films Distributing
Dublin, OH
614-766-4602 or 800-228-8468
(Bulk Rolls)



— Oregon —

Jobbers Automotive
Portland, OR
503-234-5074
(Bulk Rolls)

One Source - Certified Training Facility
Salem, OR
503-931-8860
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits)



— Texas —

Clear-Tech Pro
Houston, TX
713-539-6700
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XPEL Technologies - Certified Training Facility
San Antonio, TX
800-447-9928
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits, Software)



— Washington —

Chiprotect - Certified Training Facility
Tukwila, WA
206-575-1987
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Quality Auto Trim - Certified Training Facility
Spokane, WA
509-927-8464
(Bulk Rolls, Installation Training, Pre-Cut Kits)

 

You should use the stuff that is thick enough for headlights, the standard 3M film suitable for paint protection is too thin for headlights...they will prevent chips but not cracks.

 

The clearmask link given above offers film in different thickness by the foot:

http://www.clearmask.com/vehicle_pag...bulkf&year=all

Is there anyone that can beat this pricing?

 

Hey tj90! you ever get what you were lookn for? Me also got new lens to replace crackd one. A sheet of film for a couple bux would be ideal.

 

I have the Griot's garage headlight film and, as David in LA alludes to, it is thick enough to protect fragile headlights.