does anyone have PPF on the headlights? if so, does it affect light output?

[25X740i]

Originally Posted by BSfmAZ

Sort-of, when you order the extended shadow trim the standard headlights r gray tinted. XPEL has a ppf color that matches the shadow trim light color. I tried to get pictures to show the dif but beyond my capabilities. The Z4 has clear xpel, X5 shadow option (+ clear xpel). Thinking about replacing clear with the gray on the z4 headlights only.

Have any info on what Expel calls the Shadow Line colored PPF ? I’m about to have Expel put on my car and want to see if my installer can do that on the headlights!

[BSfmAZ]

Originally Posted by 25X740i

Have any info on what Expel calls the Shadow Line colored PPF ? I’m about to have Expel put on my car and want to see if my installer can do that on the headlights!

I mentioned it when we picked up the Z4 and our installer said sure we can do that! I'll check with him and post specifics here. Wish I would have thought about it first!

[Fugly M3]

Not on my current car but I did on my 2021 M2C from new until about year 2 when it was sold. No issues at all. Xpel film. Pretty sure it saved one of them too from a massive rock hit. Left a small "scab" in the ppf, but light output never impacted. The M2C icon LEDs were also peak BMW headlights for me. The laser lights to me are just a tad lacking. I think this could be because US spec lasers are neutered.

[BSfmAZ]

Originally Posted by 25X740i

Have any info on what Expel calls the Shadow Line colored PPF ? I’m about to have Expel put on my car and want to see if my installer can do that on the headlights!

Ck out Amazon xpel shadow line for headlights. There r 3 different shades. U r installer can do it or u can. My guy told me to ck it out he can do it (for a price) or I can... imo it's worth it, both apperance and protection wise.

[25X740i]

Originally Posted by BSfmAZ

Ck out Amazon xpel shadow line for headlights. There r 3 different shades. U r installer can do it or u can. My guy told me to ck it out he can do it (for a price) or I can... imo it's worth it, both apperance and protection wise.

Couldn’t get it to come up on Amazon, but found it on the Xpel site.
https://www.xpel.com/web-assets/down...oke-TDS-50.pdf
Found it in clear, 25%, 35% and 50%VLT(visible light transmission). Does this mean that it will reduce the brightness of the headlights by 75%,65% or 50% respectively? Don’t think that would be a good thing. Am I misunderstanding this?

[Dan B]

Looking at the website it will cut light transmission. Looking at the pictures, the Slate Smoke 25 looks REALLY dark. I don't think it will cut 75% of the light output, but it looks like it would dim the light quite a bit.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Dan B

Looking at the website it will cut light transmission. Looking at the pictures, the Slate Smoke 25 looks REALLY dark. I don't think it will cut 75% of the light output, but it looks like it would dim the light quite a bit.

I would never consider putting a tint PPF on my headlights. When I drive at night, I want maximum visibility on the road!