FrOHiKE

Will our headlights eventually start to turn yellow and fade over time like many other headlights do? If so, would putting a clear bra over the lights help prevent that?

Just wondering if that would work, and if anyone here has done it.

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

Clear bra do not block UV on purpose so it will not work. You best prevention is to not park in the sun all the time.

lexi90

+1 Clear bra on headlights is for protection against rock chips, not against fading. I was told once by a detailer to have headlights detailed when you have the car waxed to keep their factory shine/brightness, but I'm not so sure if that's a solution to avoid fading.

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

Here's is Goss's garage video explaining why headlights fade overtime.

FrOHiKE

Hmm that makes sense, thx for the explanation guys

AndyL

I have been covering headlights with clear bra since Day 1 on all of the cars in my family since 2006 and the clear bra definitely prevents the headlights from turning yellow. In addition, the clear bra prevents the pitting/tiny stone chips from happening on headlights. And this is a more solid reason.

One thing to notice is the clear bra might get stained depending on maintenance and the brand. I find Ventureshield Ultra would get stained over time easily. On paper, Xpel Ultimate would have a better chance of less staining but I just started using Xpel on headlights on the 3IS and time will tell.

AndyL

This is not necessarily true because some clear bra has top UV coat - examples are Ventureshield Ultra and Xpel Ultimate and some 3M model.

faisal11ir

I have it it's definitely worth it specially if you drive on highway most of the time... and it prevent them from getting yellow.

XPEL

The yellowing that you see on your headlights is oxidation. The XPEL protection film will block oxygen from getting to the clear coat on the lens of your headlight, preventing the headlight from oxidizing, fading, or turning yellow.

jjmaxx81

I just make sure i keep them clean using general car wash like Meguiars gold wash and then i actually apply Meguiars headlight restoration once in a while which is like a polish for your headlights and they stay pretty clear and bright. I did this with my previous car.

dizlex

The plastic in front of my 15-year-old BMW is still as clear as can be, and I never did anything but occasionally wash the car. I believe the solution to the problem is quality plastic. These aren't some crappy old Ford, like what is shown in that video.

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

It's probably because you don't park in sun that often or live in California. Some of the older cars headlights actually never turn yellow because they're made from real glass.

DreamAce7

After car wash, I always apply jet seal on my headlights, to prevent from fading.

dizlex

Well, it's not glass, and I parked outside for all those years. I have a day job. I'm not so far South as CA, but still...