PHDX2

It appears that many of us turn to paint protection film to shield our Porsches from roadway debris, but what about headlight protection film?

The headlights certainly seem vulnerable to chipping and pitting, but I seldom hear owners mention use of this particular type of film. Personally, I use both and could not be happier with the appearance and protective qualities of the film on my car. The paint protection film was dealer installed and I installed XPEL headlight protection film (see http://www.xpel.com/products/headlight.asp) on the vehicle myself.

Just thought I would introduce a poll on protective film, generally, but would appreciate any feedback---good or bad---regarding your experiences with headlight protection film, particularly.

abe

Its a car...drive and enjoy...btw no film on my car. I like it natural, you tend to loose sensation with protection.
abe

bradyb

I have a full film package on my '06 C2S - just about everywhere - including headlights. It's from a company called Clear Amor and seems to be pretty decent (better be as the PO spent $1500 on it). Been on for 4 years and no peeling or yellowing yet but only 9K miles on the car and it's Seal Grey so isn't as obvious as with some other colors. I don't really like it on the front as it looks like a bad paint job but this application is as good as the best I've seen.

Now I need a clear film for the entire windshield as I just got a nice little pit from a rock yesterday and I've only put 600 miles on the car so far. Boo-hoo, that's the way it goes... ha.

bradyb

....and abe is right by the way!

PHDX2

Pretty funny, Abe. Thanks for the laugh!

PHDX2

Have you looked into protective film for windshields? A company called ClearPlex (see http://www.clearplex.com/) apparently offers such a product. Might be worth investigating.

yemenmocha

I had to replace my windshield within a matter of days of buying new. Huge rock chip right in the center of the driver's vision point.

PHDX2

Ouch---that’s painful to hear. Chip-free driving from here on out!

Edgy01

Perhaps you LOSE some sensation, because things are really LOOSE there....

brendo

i tend to think that you need protection if you're using it more or taking it places that pose more risk...

erenyes

She is getting a little long in the tooth....

PHDX2

Out of curiosity, I checked into ClearPlex windshield protection film (see http://www.clearplex.com/) today, calling an installer listed on the company’s website. The installer quoted a fee of $150.00 and indicated that the film lasts approximately 12 months, after which it would need to be replaced, as clarity diminishes resulting from wear and tear. Abrasions caused by windshield wiper blades are a common culprit. Despite the short life span of the product, the installer communicated that customers have been very satisfied with the film.

The installer was located in Utah, home of ClearPlex, but, according to the company’s website, installers also are located in Pennsylvania. These locations certainly are out of my travel area, but perhaps other Rennlist members might be able to benefit.

Interesting product.

Dave in Oregon

When I purchased my used 2007 C4S two months ago it had a rock chip in windshield. I contacted my local Novus franchise dealer and they came out to the house, repaired it in less than an hour with NO cost to me (it goes through your insurance company and does NOT raise the rates because they would rather repair a windshield than replace one, regardless of your deductible). Check for a NOVUS franchise near you: www.novusglass.com. The repair is barely noticeable. BTW they also repaired a more serious rock chip "spider" chip on my BMW that a windshield company said would not be repairable , and it came out excellent. They have a patented process for repairing glass and it was very interesting to watch and to see the alteration from damage to repair.

PHDX2

Looks like this poll has run its course. Thanks to all for participating!