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Headlight coating

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by deerfarmer, May 20, 2018.

  1. May 20, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    deerfarmer

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    just replaced my 07 TRD with a 2016 TRD. The headlight lenses get sand blasted in NW Pa. winters. Is there a coating, spray on or whatever that can help preserve these lenses?
     
  2. May 20, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    Danimal86

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    look at lamin x film
     
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  3. May 20, 2018 at 5:09 PM
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  4. May 20, 2018 at 5:09 PM
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    Black Wolf

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  5. May 20, 2018 at 5:14 PM
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    Boudin

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    I had mine wrapped with Suntek Ultra PPF. LaminX is good also but harder to install.

    A coating will give you UV protection and help keep them cleaner, but if you need abrasion /impact protection, then you need a film.
     
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  6. May 20, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Boudin, what makes the Suntek easier? I did my fogs with Lamin-X and it was a PITA . I still don't have it right, but I got tired of dealing with it.
     
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  7. May 20, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    I've installed LaminX on fogs and headlights/tailights. It's a very thick film, great for protection but horrible for ease of install. Suntek is thinner but still very durable, very clear and glossy, and very easy to manipulate in place without much trouble. Its just an all around better option. I have my entire truck wrapped with it, including the headlights.
     
  8. May 20, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Thanks man. I will look into that. Been wanting to get my headlights done.
     
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  9. May 20, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    T-Rex266

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  10. May 20, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    Lamin-X difficulty level for install on our heaights are insane.

    I did the painted.parts in the front of my truck with SunTek and I love it. My headlights are bare though, I guess I slacked there. So they sell SunTek for the headlights? I need to look into that!
     
  11. May 20, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    Yea they had a templete that covered the majority of the light.
     
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  12. May 20, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    I will be calling tomorrow to look into it, thanks!
     

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