Headlight protection - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jyn · 08-14-2014, 08:55 AM

What options do people here have/recommend for headlight protection? They're clear now since they're new, but I'd like to keep them from hazing after a few years.

I have a 3M clear bra on the front bumper/half hood that came from the dealer, if that makes any difference. Just trying to see the different options. I was thinking maybe Opti-coat or something?

tobin · 08-14-2014, 09:01 AM

I have 3M on the headlights/fogs/DRLs. I think I paid 125 installed.

Guzic · 08-14-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tobin

I have 3M on the headlights/fogs/DRLs. I think I paid 125 installed.

I just use a good sealant that helps repel UV raysbthat cause hazing. Armor sealant from staybfresh is what I started using recently. It also gives the headlights a little bit of an extra "pop" since it creates a shell of protection.

Poodles · 08-15-2014, 12:09 AM

Headlights come clear coated from the factory. All you have to do it get a few rock chips to remove that coating and they start to oxidize and then craze from UV.

Long story short, the only real protection is the same as protecting the paint on the bumper, clear bra or don't drive it

Jyn · 08-15-2014, 11:03 AM

Thanks for all the feedback, y'all. I may just buy one of those 3M headlight clear bra kits and put it on myself. Don't really see much difficultly in having to pay an installer to do it. Now to find one...

bryanttttttta · 08-15-2014, 02:56 PM

I got a partial clear bra that covered the front lights. Using Xpel.

continuecrushing · 08-15-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Poodles

Long story short, the only real protection is the same as protecting the paint on the bumper, clear bra or don't drive it

Dont be ridiculous! Just drive backwards everywhere.

skyloran · 08-15-2014, 05:26 PM

I have yellow LaminX tint on the headlight..works great!

Poodles · 08-15-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Shutter

Dont be ridiculous! Just drive backwards everywhere.

Then I'd have to replace my tail lights!

cnk · 08-16-2014, 12:01 AM

I had Xpel Ultimate put on the headlights when I had the front end wrapped. It's been almost 2 years now and the headlights and front end are still perfect.

continuecrushing · 08-18-2014, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Poodles

Then I'd have to replace my tail lights!

haha...true.

Looks like we have to drive sideways!

Casper223 · 09-01-2014, 12:36 PM

My dealership did the paint and interior protector on mine, and specifically said they did the headlights, and guarantee the interior, exterior and headlights to look factory new for 7 years, or they repair/replace them at their cost. I sure hope they stand behind their word....

AlanKent · 11-26-2014, 01:42 AM

So I bought my BRZ used and it is starting to show some haze on the head lights. Is there a polish or something else that someone could recommend to restore the shine?

08-14-2014, 08:55 AM	#1
Jyn Noob Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S Mammogram Location: Austin Posts: 1,585 Thanks: 574 Thanked 870 Times in 479 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Headlight protection What options do people here have/recommend for headlight protection? They're clear now since they're new, but I'd like to keep them from hazing after a few years. I have a 3M clear bra on the front bumper/half hood that came from the dealer, if that makes any difference. Just trying to see the different options. I was thinking maybe Opti-coat or something? __________________ :@ChaoyD

08-15-2014, 11:03 AM	#5
Jyn Noob Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S Mammogram Location: Austin Posts: 1,585 Thanks: 574 Thanked 870 Times in 479 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Thanks for all the feedback, y'all. I may just buy one of those 3M headlight clear bra kits and put it on myself. Don't really see much difficultly in having to pay an installer to do it. Now to find one... __________________ :@ChaoyD

08-15-2014, 02:56 PM	#6
bryanttttttta Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 199 Thanks: 25 Thanked 48 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got a partial clear bra that covered the front lights. Using Xpel. __________________ Co-Founder of SlideFactoryInc Grip/Drift Events www.slidefactory.org

08-15-2014, 05:26 PM	#8
skyloran Honeydew old ID Join Date: May 2014 Drives: GT86 Location: California Posts: 222 Thanks: 7 Thanked 43 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have yellow LaminX tint on the headlight..works great! __________________ Used to owned M3 and Lotus, but love my GT86 the most.

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tobin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: CT Posts: 485 Thanks: 314 Thanked 330 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have 3M on the headlights/fogs/DRLs. I think I paid 125 installed.

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Poodles Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 88 Thanked 781 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Headlights come clear coated from the factory. All you have to do it get a few rock chips to remove that coating and they start to oxidize and then craze from UV. Long story short, the only real protection is the same as protecting the paint on the bumper, clear bra or don't drive it

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AlanKent Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Denver Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I bought my BRZ used and it is starting to show some haze on the head lights. Is there a polish or something else that someone could recommend to restore the shine?

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