PPF for Headlights/Drive Lights (1 Viewer)

[YellowLab]

Has anyone found a vendor that has pre-cut ppf kits for the headlights/drive lights they like?

 

[ColoradoOutdoors]

Has anyone found a vendor that has pre-cut ppf kits for the headlights/drive lights they like?

Amazon. Search FDAIUN Auto Accessories and then GX550 in their store. Worked really well for me. Fairly cost effective so I will likely change out every couple seasons to keep it clear and pit free.

 

[YellowLab]

Amazon. Search FDAIUN Auto Accessories and then GX550 in their store. Worked really well for me. Fairly cost effective so I will likely change out every couple seasons to keep it clear and pit free.

Which set up did you buy that you liked?

 

[ColoradoOutdoors]

Which set up did you buy that you liked?

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Just the $14.99 headlight kit. Dealer had already done hood/fenders/mirrors. The film is nothing special, not thick likely some of the better Xpel or 3m product, but was exactly what I wanted for headlights and easy refresh. Also very easy DIY.

 

[Sixgun95]

Why not go to an Xpel dealer and get 10 mm PPF installed, should be less than $100 and not worry about replacing every 2 yrs? You get what you pay for, 14.99 has got to be thin crap.

 

[HBGX550]

Has anyone found a vendor that has pre-cut ppf kits for the headlights/drive lights they like? A good tint shop can take care of that. My guy did my lights and windshield at the same time. Worth it.

 

[Finn GX]

Has anyone found a vendor that has pre-cut ppf kits for the headlights/drive lights they like?

I just ordered clear headlight film covers from Lamin X, pre-cut for the GX550, 12-mil thick film. I can update more after I get & install them. They have a good sale now and not too expensive for an expected 5 years of use. I've had good luck with Lamin X products for my other vehicles.

 

[YellowLab]

I just ordered clear headlight film covers from Lamin X, pre-cut for the GX550, 12-mil thick film. I can update more after I get & install them. They have a good sale now and not too expensive for an expected 5 years of use. I've had good luck with Lamin X products for my other vehicles.
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Thanks! I forgot about Lamin-X - I bought the front logo cover from those guys

 

[YellowLab]

I just ordered clear headlight film covers from Lamin X, pre-cut for the GX550, 12-mil thick film. I can update more after I get & install them. They have a good sale now and not too expensive for an expected 5 years of use. I've had good luck with Lamin X products for my other vehicles.
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How did your install go - my fog and turn lights were a no brainer. I tried the drivers front light and with the contours it did not line up at all where the light turns into the quarter panel. There is almost no way I could get it to lay flat given the different angles and edge on the lights. Was not going to play with cutting the film. Was like the 3rd layer of hell...I gave up after 30 mins.

 

[MLMartin]

I went with the Weather Tech lamp guards, headlights/fog lights/cornering lights. I got them installed in about 30 minutes for both sides. It took some work getting them to adhere to the sharp ridges of the side reflectors.
Lexus GX LampGard | WeatherTech US

 

[Finn GX]

How did your install go - my fog and turn lights were a no brainer. I tried the drivers front light and with the contours it did not line up at all where the light turns into the quarter panel. There is almost no way I could get it to lay flat given the different angles and edge on the lights. Was not going to play with cutting the film. Was like the 3rd layer of hell...I gave up after 30 mins.

have not installed the Lamin X yet. Seems may be difficult, but at least they did not cost much.

 

[Finn GX]

How did your install go - my fog and turn lights were a no brainer. I tried the drivers front light and with the contours it did not line up at all where the light turns into the quarter panel. There is almost no way I could get it to lay flat given the different angles and edge on the lights. Was not going to play with cutting the film. Was like the 3rd layer of hell...I gave up after 30 mins.

I finally got around to installing the Lamin X film on my front lights. It worked out good enough for me and I'm happy with it. The fogs and turn lights super easy. On the headlights I lined up the long lines on the top and moved into place starting at edges, wetting the surface and using the plastic card they gave to smooth out as I moved downwards to the curves. Trimming of edges is needed, and I found out a flexible plastic ruler works good to trim straight lines. There's a few bubbles and small moisture pockets that go away after a couple weeks. I don't have OCD on minutia details and like this as a cheap way to prevent gravel chips and the sandblasting decay of driving from these headlights, and the film will last for 5-7 years. Hey YellowLab I called Jeff at Lamin X (his contact on their website) and got an easy custom order to get their film covers for the M&R Automotive 30-inch light bar bulbs. I ordered thirty 11/16- inch circles to place over the light bar bulbs (there are 28 bulbs but always get a couple extra). I actually got the Charcoal tint for my Amber bar and works great. In case you want to protect the bulbs on your light bar, this costs about $25. To avoid touching the film adhesive I used a tiny screwdriver to help place the small circle film pieces on to the light bar bulbs, and you can see the light bar below.

 

[YellowLab]

I finally got around to installing the Lamin X film on my front lights. It worked out good enough for me and I'm happy with it. The fogs and turn lights super easy. On the headlights I lined up the long lines on the top and moved into place starting at edges, wetting the surface and using the plastic card they gave to smooth out as I moved downwards to the curves. Trimming of edges is needed, and I found out a flexible plastic ruler works good to trim straight lines. There's a few bubbles and small moisture pockets that go away after a couple weeks. I don't have OCD on minutia details and like this as a cheap way to prevent gravel chips and the sandblasting decay of driving from these headlights, and the film will last for 5-7 years. Hey YellowLab I called Jeff at Lamin X (his contact on their website) and got an easy custom order to get their film covers for the M&R Automotive 30-inch light bar bulbs. I ordered thirty 11/16- inch circles to place over the light bar bulbs (there are 28 bulbs but always get a couple extra). I actually got the Charcoal tint for my Amber bar and works great. In case you want to protect the bulbs on your light bar, this costs about $25. To avoid touching the film adhesive I used a tiny screwdriver to help place the small circle film pieces on to the light bar bulbs, and you can see the light bar below.

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That looks really great! I could not get the headlights to work at all - did not have the patience to do them. Had not thought about covering the light bars - great idea on that.

I did end up adding the two other M&R auto lights up higher in the grill and have those set up as a 2nd set of front lights. Works really well,