Headlight protecting film

Just bought my 08 528 and my headlights are in excellent condition. I want to keep them that way!

Do you guys recommend protective film? Any advice on a specific brand?

When I got my clear bra it included the the headlights. It is the 3M clear bra and it has held up very good since I drive at least 80 miles everyday. I know Ventureshield is another option but the material is pretty thin and not as durable as the 3M version IMO.

BTW congrats on your new ride. Enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by booyaazaa

When I got my clear bra it included the the headlights. It is the 3M clear bra and it has held up very good since I drive at least 80 miles everyday. I know Ventureshield is another option but the material is pretty thin and not as durable as the 3M version IMO.

BTW congrats on your new ride. Enjoy it.

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My car came with rock chips as "standard" equipment, I am going to get these repaired, THEN install the 3M clear bra, I have heard many good things about it.

If you want your headlights from browning, all you have to do is buff your headlights every 2 months, they will stay shiney and clean for 10+ years.

Originally Posted by ArtchredTTU

If you want your headlights from browning, all you have to do is buff your headlights every 2 months, they will stay shiney and clean for 10+ years.

What are you using to buff the headlights?

Originally Posted by ArtchredTTU

If you want your headlights from browning, all you have to do is buff your headlights every 2 months, they will stay shiney and clean for 10+ years.

Or just get the 3M clear PPF film and forget the buffing. I have had it for a year and a simple wash and periodic waxing with the rest of the car is all it needs.

cant go wrong with a brand, its a removable film so if ya dont like it, remove and switch brands...

Originally Posted by pjinca

My car came with rock chips as "standard" equipment, I am going to get these repaired, THEN install the 3M clear bra, I have heard many good things about it.

Didn't the dealer repaint the bumper? or did not get it as a CPO. The 3M PPF is pretty good stuff and has been a paint saver for the last 24k miles.

Originally Posted by booyaazaa

Didn't the dealer repaint the bumper? or did not get it as a CPO. The 3M PPF is pretty good stuff and has been a paint saver for the last 24k miles.

LOL, no CPO, learned my lesson form my last car (electronics not covered). I got a better deal without CPO and adding a warranty from my credit union that covers it for 6 more years to 100k miles (I am currently at 23k )

Originally Posted by pjinca

LOL, no CPO, learned my lesson form my last car (electronics not covered). I got a better deal without CPO and adding a warranty from my credit union that covers it for 6 more years to 100k miles (I am currently at 23k )

^ That's IMPRESSIVE!!

Back to the OP's post, I would agree with these guys. I've got the 3M on my front end and mirrors. The headlights wipe clean with every wash / wax. I've had my car for 6 mos and just noticed even the headlight washers are covered with it.lol

Originally Posted by burnie35

What are you using to buff the headlights?

meguiars or any other decent Wax should do.

I use Plastix from Meguiars for now, a quick buff every time I wash and they are perfect. Very little effort to do until I get the clear bra on.