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garcmol · 02-16-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeGeoffGuy

I wouldn't put that stuff anywhere near my headlights on a new car. The yellowing you see comes after years of exposure to the elements. From the factory, the headlamp lens has a "cured" coating that protects them from scratches, as well as protecting them from UV rays.

The factory stuff will last for years. I don't know anything about what is in the Adam's stuff, but I can tell you it is not as good as what is already on there based on how frequently they tell you to apply it. Plus, the aftermarket stuff could hurt the effectiveness of the factory stuff.

-Geoff

You tell me what this factory "stuff" is and I'll look into it. The clear polish the OP is referring to is a UV blocker that contains nothing harsh or abrasive. Again, it is a polish...and a UV blocker.

mtcwby · 02-16-2010, 06:08 PM

I had the best quality Clear Bra put on my headlights and foglights. After 21,000 miles it is still crystal clear. Clear bra also protects from the harmful UV rays, as well as bugs, rock chips, salt, etc.

Mustang Killa · 02-16-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I have a 2SS/RS Camaro. Is the exterior of the headlights actually plastic or glass? I am considering getting some of this:
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-360-a...ar-polish.aspx

to help protect the finish on the headlights. I was wondering if any of you detailing gurus can shed light on my dim brain (my headlights aren't dim yet though), Thanks!

ghost armor

Chris@glimmerglass · 02-17-2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtcwby

I had the best quality Clear Bra put on my headlights and foglights. After 21,000 miles it is still crystal clear. Clear bra also protects from the harmful UV rays, as well as bugs, rock chips, salt, etc.

Are you referring to the company Clearbra? They say it won't fade, yellow or peel but doesn't mention UV protection specifically....

HeadlightArmor · 02-19-2010, 10:45 AM

If you want to keep the headlights clean and clear I would use our Clear Headlight Protection kit

and regularly clean and condition them with a vinyl / plastic conditioner. While the headlights may not get much sun being semi tucked under the lip of the hood, they are going to get pitted from sand if you don't do anything to protect them. A coat of wax is not going to protect against pitting. Just a thought.

SomeGeoffGuy · 03-03-2010, 10:16 AM

Sorry about the delay, here is the link. Also, this is NOT something that a normal person can just put on their lamp. The film thickness required for this to work right is in the micron range. I think there are more suppliers than this, but this is one of the biggest.

http://www.redspot.com/UVcurable_auto.aspx

-Geoff

02-16-2010, 06:08 PM	#16
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	I had the best quality Clear Bra put on my headlights and foglights. After 21,000 miles it is still crystal clear. Clear bra also protects from the harmful UV rays, as well as bugs, rock chips, salt, etc. __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

02-19-2010, 10:45 AM	#19
HeadlightArmor Drives: Company Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: headlightarmor.com Posts: 3,535	or use a Headlight Armor Clear Lighting Protection kit If you want to keep the headlights clean and clear I would use our Clear Headlight Protection kit and regularly clean and condition them with a vinyl / plastic conditioner. While the headlights may not get much sun being semi tucked under the lip of the hood, they are going to get pitted from sand if you don't do anything to protect them. A coat of wax is not going to protect against pitting. Just a thought.

03-03-2010, 10:16 AM	#20
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,061	Sorry about the delay, here is the link. Also, this is NOT something that a normal person can just put on their lamp. The film thickness required for this to work right is in the micron range. I think there are more suppliers than this, but this is one of the biggest. http://www.redspot.com/UVcurable_auto.aspx -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

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