preventing pitted headlights?

henryyxyu · 05-25-2010, 06:42 PM

Is there anyway? I heard some people use that Lamin-x film stuff, but most of them just peel it off after a week or so for some reason...(I'm assuming they don't like it very much lol). I'm thinking about going the lamin-x route and getting some tinted ones since I'm planning on smoking out my headlights a little...

1MOREMOD · 05-25-2010, 07:18 PM

i used an rvinyl product and tinted them which also provides protection

1MOREMOD · 05-25-2010, 07:21 PM

heres a shot

Cab5er · 05-25-2010, 07:35 PM

I have ventureshield on my headlights. No pitting after 10K

M3Bliss · 05-25-2010, 08:32 PM

When I had my clear bra put on I had the headlights done and no pitting. Interesting that your lights have peeled. I had my Cayman S lights covered and they never peeled or pitted. I had the Scotchguard film put on both of my cars and there was never an issue. Maybe the application was faulty or the the product was not the highest quality. Maybe try a different brand.

smmmurf · 05-25-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cab5er

I have ventureshield on my headlights. No pitting after 10K

+1

IbanezGod · 05-25-2010, 09:51 PM

anyone have pictures of pitted headlights? Are you just referring to rock chips?

smmmurf · 05-25-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PicassoM

anyone have pictures of pitted headlights? Are you just referring to rock chips?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=pitted+headlights+picture

When they are heavily pitted and aged, they turn opaque and tend to yellow.

Radiation Joe · 05-26-2010, 06:40 AM

I just let them pit. When they get bad, I'll replace them.

gr8000 · 05-26-2010, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smmmurf

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=pitted+headlights+picture

HILLARIOUS!!!

IbanezGod · 05-26-2010, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smmmurf

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=pitted+headlights+picture

When they are heavily pitted and aged, they turn opaque and tend to yellow.

haha gotcha

Reason I asked is that on my E46 there is zero pitting after 45k miles. I have only seen this on most lower end cars, and older BMWs E36s etc. I thought the quality of materials had increased and this was no longer a big issue.

05-25-2010, 06:42 PM	#1
henryyxyu Captain 108 Rep 636 Posts Drives: YXZ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	preventing pitted headlights? Is there anyway? I heard some people use that Lamin-x film stuff, but most of them just peel it off after a week or so for some reason...(I'm assuming they don't like it very much lol). I'm thinking about going the lamin-x route and getting some tinted ones since I'm planning on smoking out my headlights a little...
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1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i used an rvinyl product and tinted them which also provides protection __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	heres a shot Attached Images __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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Cab5er Colonel 80 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 (Sold) 13 A1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, Hainan iTrader: (22)	I have ventureshield on my headlights. No pitting after 10K __________________ E90 ///M3/ AW/ Fox Red
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M3Bliss Just Live'n the Dream 8 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2009 Silverstone M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canton, OH iTrader: (0)	When I had my clear bra put on I had the headlights done and no pitting. Interesting that your lights have peeled. I had my Cayman S lights covered and they never peeled or pitted. I had the Scotchguard film put on both of my cars and there was never an issue. Maybe the application was faulty or the the product was not the highest quality. Maybe try a different brand. __________________ 2009 M3, Silverstone/Black Leather, DCT, Ipod, Sat, 19"'s, Cold Weather, Premium, Tech, carbon roof.
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IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	anyone have pictures of pitted headlights? Are you just referring to rock chips? __________________ 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Previously: 1998 M Roadster, 2011 M3, 2005 M3
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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	I just let them pit. When they get bad, I'll replace them.
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