3M Lens Protection - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JoeySS/RS · 06-18-2009, 04:49 PM

I was wondering if any you guys either purchased or know where to purchase a 3M Lens protection for your headlights. I haven't really searched for this as I'm at work and got curious to know. I'm hoping to have my car by the end of July and am planning a road trip across Canada and then back across through the states at the end of August and wanted to have this on before. Let me know fellow Camaro5 brothers and sisters ...

Tecca · 06-18-2009, 04:58 PM

The only place I know of online is here:

http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin...RO&submodel=SS

bls5782 · 06-23-2009, 12:56 PM

I don't see why you would want film on the plastic headlight lenses. I understand putting them on the glass foglight lenses though.

It is important to know that the DOT does not allow any films to be put on top of headlights etc.... Here is some of the Q/A from 3M.com

Q. Can Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film be used on headlights, foglights or windshields?
A. No, the Department of Transportation does not allow any film of any kind to be put on headlights, foglights or windshields.

franknbeans · 06-23-2009, 02:19 PM

apparently you haven't seen a grand AM's lights after driving for several years.. . The plastic gets chipped and hazzy from all the dirt on the road. The 3m product will stop this from happening on any car.

montej23 · 06-23-2009, 03:05 PM

has anyone tried this product yet ? Is it worth the money and whats the purpose of it, to stop dents from rocks and such?

bls5782 · 06-25-2009, 11:10 PM

The foggyness that occurs on polycarbonate lenses is not from road debris. The lenses are treated with a UV protection coating to prevent UV rays from damaging the internal reflective part of the headlight and to keep the plastic lens from yellowing. That coating eventually fails and starts chipping away like a sunburn.

The film does not claim to protect paint or anything from sunlight

I guess window tint film(has uv blocker) then clearbra overtop of that to protect the delicate film might be a solution....?

NYG71 · 06-27-2009, 09:34 PM

VentureShield is your answer. Use the pattern search tool and pick the camaro.: http://www.ventureshield.com/

Ject · 06-27-2009, 09:52 PM

this brings up the good ole 3M vs VentureShield clear bra.. lol

htp autoworks · 06-27-2009, 10:36 PM

Actually ClearMask.com sells 3M aerospace grade film for headlights and it is by far the best film out there. Headlight coverage will run you about $70... and new headlight will be substantially more.

HeadlightArmor · 10-14-2009, 04:21 PM

Yes the thread is a bit old...

We have a variety of Lighting Protection kits available in our Headlight Armor vendor thread here. Great DIY items for those looking to protect your expensive lights from the inevitable sand blasting they will be subject to.

06-18-2009, 04:49 PM	#1
JoeySS/RS Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 88	3M Lens Protection I was wondering if any you guys either purchased or know where to purchase a 3M Lens protection for your headlights. I haven't really searched for this as I'm at work and got curious to know. I'm hoping to have my car by the end of July and am planning a road trip across Canada and then back across through the states at the end of August and wanted to have this on before. Let me know fellow Camaro5 brothers and sisters ...

06-23-2009, 02:19 PM	#4
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 3,695 View My Garage	apparently you haven't seen a grand AM's lights after driving for several years.. . The plastic gets chipped and hazzy from all the dirt on the road. The 3m product will stop this from happening on any car. __________________ Magnaflow Cat back / ROTO-FAB Intake / Whipple Kit / RDP Tune. 580hp - 650Tq

06-27-2009, 09:34 PM	#7
NYG71 VIN # 18176 Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 128 View My Garage	VentureShield is your answer. Use the pattern search tool and pick the camaro.: http://www.ventureshield.com/ __________________ IOM 2SS/RS 6-spd manual, black interior, sunroof, Black racing stripes, with midnight silver wheels, 70% windshield tint, 35% tint for everything else, complete front-end 3M clear-bra including rocker panels, side-mirrors, and rear fenders, Chrome Bowties, Noweeds exhaust diverter system, Cold Air Induction by CAI Inc.

06-27-2009, 09:52 PM	#8
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 2,952	this brings up the good ole 3M vs VentureShield clear bra.. lol __________________ 12.49 @ 110.89 mph 1.598 60' - with 3600 converter Current Modifications: C.A.I. Inc. CAI, UD Pulley, Vmax Ported TB, TSP Ported Heads, Dynatech Headers, Flowmaster AMT Cat Back, Pfadt Drop Springs / Trailing Arms / Swaybars & End Links, Hotchkis Max Brace Proud user of Adams Polishes

10-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#10
HeadlightArmor Drives: Company Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: headlightarmor.com Posts: 1,059	Headlight Armor Clear Lighting Protection Kits are Available Yes the thread is a bit old... We have a variety of Lighting Protection kits available in our Headlight Armor vendor thread here. Great DIY items for those looking to protect your expensive lights from the inevitable sand blasting they will be subject to. __________________ Headlight Armor www.headlightarmor.com Premium Vehicle Lighting Protection NEW - 3D Carbon Fiber Wrap Film! Install Video's on YouTube & Join us on Facebook & Follow on Twitter

06-18-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
Tecca Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT SIM/RJT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,258	The only place I know of online is here: http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin...RO&submodel=SS

06-23-2009, 12:56 PM	#3
bls5782 Drives: Camaro in my dreams Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: anywhere Posts: 16	I don't see why you would want film on the plastic headlight lenses. I understand putting them on the glass foglight lenses though. It is important to know that the DOT does not allow any films to be put on top of headlights etc.... Here is some of the Q/A from 3M.com Q. Can Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film be used on headlights, foglights or windshields? A. No, the Department of Transportation does not allow any film of any kind to be put on headlights, foglights or windshields.

06-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 931 View My Garage	has anyone tried this product yet ? Is it worth the money and whats the purpose of it, to stop dents from rocks and such?

06-25-2009, 11:10 PM	#6
bls5782 Drives: Camaro in my dreams Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: anywhere Posts: 16	The foggyness that occurs on polycarbonate lenses is not from road debris. The lenses are treated with a UV protection coating to prevent UV rays from damaging the internal reflective part of the headlight and to keep the plastic lens from yellowing. That coating eventually fails and starts chipping away like a sunburn. The film does not claim to protect paint or anything from sunlight I guess window tint film(has uv blocker) then clearbra overtop of that to protect the delicate film might be a solution....?

06-27-2009, 10:36 PM	#9
htp autoworks Account Suspended Drives: 2007 Jeep SRT-8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 507	Actually ClearMask.com sells 3M aerospace grade film for headlights and it is by far the best film out there. Headlight coverage will run you about $70... and new headlight will be substantially more.

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