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Old 03-05-2011, 11:28 AM
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Default New headlights installed - how to protect 'em?

Hello everyone,
I just installed brand new beautiful headlights to my S-Type today and I want to make sure they always look new. Do any of you use protectors and, if so, which ones? Here in the Middle East the dust acts like sandpaper.
 
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Old 03-05-2011, 01:17 PM
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Good afternoon! I use a McGuire wax...its in a blue bottle...I forget the name...but it really protects them and they still look new!
I have attached a photo...these are the original that came with the car...
 
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Old 03-05-2011, 02:28 PM
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If you really want to protect them, google Lamin-X.

That will eventually get scratched up / milky, but you just peel off and replace.

Take care,

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Go to WWW,autosport.com and look through the catalog for headlight covers. They are crystal clear, come in a set of self glued (4) each for headlight and driving lights. They don't yellow and are impact-resistant. I replaced one and got interrupted for a long time. Upon return, the one is perfect and the other, UNCOVERED is yellow! So much for procrastination. Now I have to polish the uncovered one and COVER IT! Good luck. JoeL
 
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Thanks so much for your advice, guys.
That's what I like about this forum - so helpful and useful.
I just ordered some Lamin-X covers because they cover all four new lights. I'll let you know how they go when I get 'em!
 
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