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[Inlinefor2025OT+]

Has anyone PPF-ed their headlights? I paid for the Lexus option for front PPF which also includes side view mirrors and door handles. Does not cover headlights. Found this inexpensive kit on Amazon. It’s from alphabet soup company and appears to be just launched.

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No reviews yet but for less than $25 it may be worth a try. I know…. If I can afford this expensive GX, then I should be able to afford to have the headlights professionally PPFed too.

 

[incognito.gx]

Yes

 

[Ward38]

When I had the Xpel PPF applied the shop initially said they couldn't do the headlights because of a hydrophobic layer that they run into on some vehicles. I kept pressing them on it because I feel that the PPF on other vehicles headlights is the only thing that has kept them from yellowing over 10 years, which the shop confirmed. The PPF prevents tiny pits from starting on the headlights which allows the oxidation of the plastic lens.
Ultimately they hand polished with a compound (IIRC) in order to get the PPF to adhere.

I would suggest a shop as the headlights have some tough contours on the upper outsides by the hood/fender area.

 

[BackRdRnr]

Just to chime in........had PPF on my Tundra headlights 8 years. I put it on myself but I feel you need the BEST 3M materials. No yellowing of the plastic but you may have some minor edge peel over time which shows dirt very hard to remove with the adhesive under. AND I never had to remove it which I would be concerned about damage to the plastic maybe especially after many years. Over all I would put it on there. Cheers!

 

[ColoradoOutdoors]

Has anyone PPF-ed their headlights? I paid for the Lexus option for front PPF which also includes side view mirrors and door handles. Does not cover headlights. Found this inexpensive kit on Amazon. It’s from alphabet soup company and appears to be just launched.

Amazon.com

No reviews yet but for less than $25 it may be worth a try. I know…. If I can afford this expensive GX, then I should be able to afford to have the headlights professionally PPFed too.

Yes, I used this kit and it is easy to work with and get great results. Just go slow and use a ton of soapy water using a real spray bottle, not the tiny one supplied. The great thing about this kit is that it is economical to redo it in a couple years or less when the PPF shows distortion from sand/impacts etc. I think headlights show "worn" ppf very easily.

 

[Inlinefor2025OT+]

Just to chime in........had PPF on my Tundra headlights 8 years. I put it on myself but I feel you need the BEST 3M materials. No yellowing of the plastic but you may have some minor edge peel over time which shows dirt very hard to remove with the adhesive under. AND I never had to remove it which I would be concerned about damage to the plastic maybe especially after many years. Over all I would put it on there. Cheers!

Thanks