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Old 11-04-15, 02:24 PM
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Is this product effective? How difficult is it to install? I have a '02 es300 with hazy lenses. I buff them out and have used rain-x protector on them but it seems to be a twice annual maintenance issue.

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Old 11-04-15, 04:25 PM
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use a good sealant, they are intended for rock chips, but they work alright
Old 11-04-15, 08:42 PM
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I bought something similar called XPEL Headlight Film from AutoAnything. Reviews seemed really good and I'm yet to install it. I'm in the same boat as you and I can't stand having to buff the headlights every year. I tried using s clear coat and it still hazes up. This film seems to be a once every decade kind of thing, so I'm willing to try it.
Old 11-05-15, 01:42 PM
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I'm curious to find out if the film works out, same issue on my GS. Please report back once you put it on.
Old 11-06-15, 06:36 PM
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I got my headlights wrapped on both my cars.

So far it hasn't hazed any worse than when the vinyl was installed.


Old 11-08-15, 01:43 PM
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I wouldn't bother. Be happy it's only a twice-a-year thing....

I do this every wash on my dad's RX, except, tired of actually buffing to have it last one month, I take one minute with a dab of ATF on a rag and work it in. Does the job, lasts a few weeks Takes zero effort...

One thing you can try, is the "valspar urethane method" for cleaning them up.

If anyone wants a "permanent" fix for this, you actually have to take it to a body shop to clear coat them. Clear coat out of a rattle can doesn't have the same effect, the body shop will actually sand them right down and build it up from there....

Lastly, cheap vinyl [as above] from ebay will drastically help.

Many choices out there...
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