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

[Petroleum]

does anyone have PPF on the headlights? if so, does it affect light output? (after a couple of years)

Thanks!

[MADBMWX5MC]

Yes and no. I just had ppf installed on my headlights yesterday as a matter of fact, and it does not affect light output. I've had them on my 2021 SRT since new and no issues. So, I recommend you go for it.

[Petroleum]

Originally Posted by MADBMWX5MC

Yes and no. I just had ppf installed on my headlights yesterday as a matter of fact, and it does not affect light output. I've had them on my 2021 SRT since new and no issues. So, I recommend you go for it.

I miss the 1980s and 1990s when cars had actually replaceable glass lenses for headlights.

My friend just got a nasty crack on his right headlight. He was about to just buy a headlight housing to replace it himself. He thought that there was no sense in filing an insurance claim on something that costs less than his $1000 deductible. WRONG! The parts dept quoted him $3,827 because housing was all one piece. He filed the claim and paid the $1000 deductible. GEICO process the claim the same day. (more than $4500 because of the bodyshop labor)

[Joebie]

I have PPF on my headlights and they work fine. You cant even tell the PPF is there, that's kinda the whole point I guess.

Headlights and bumper are the most vulnerable parts of a car to rock chips and road sandblasting - theyll look like shit 8-10 years from now if you dont PPF.

[MADBMWX5MC]

Originally Posted by Petroleum

I miss the 1980s and 1990s when cars had actually replaceable glass lenses for headlights.

My friend just got a nasty crack on his right headlight. He was about to just buy a headlight housing to replace it himself. He thought that there was no sense in filing an insurance claim on something that costs less than his $1000 deductible. WRONG! The parts dept quoted him $3,827 because housing was all one piece. He filed the claim and paid the $1000 deductible. GEICO process the claim the same day. (more than $4500 because of the bodyshop labor)

Bingo, strong argument why PPF is the way to do...and like stated above, well done and you can't even tell is there...

[Prince Thundernight]

Mine are PPF'd, and all the better for it.

[Westside Guy]

I also put PPF on my headlights and totally agree it is the way to go!!! 👍🏻

[N1rve]

PPF on my headlights. No issues. Just make sure you use clear PPF and not like colored PPF.

[Jbrown7403]

PPF headlights as well….go for it!

[BlackM750i]

No issues at all and keeps the headlights looking brand new.

[malvern_man]

My laser lights are PPF'd, no issues so far.

[shimmy23]

PPFd all my cars headlights. no issues.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Petroleum

does anyone have PPF on the headlights? if so, does it affect light output? (after a couple of years)

Thanks!

Based on all of the posts reassuring you that PPF on the headlights is the way to go have you made a decision yet? 🤪

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Based on all of the posts reassuring you that PPF on the headlights is the way to go have you made a decision yet? 🤪

I think he/she/they/them are still on the fence and unsure and needs more reassurance.

[NikMN]

Don't stop at headlights. Mufflers get beat up from all the road junk. I would ppf them as well

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by NikMN

Don't stop at headlights. Mufflers get beat up from all the road junk. I would ppf them as well

I PPF'd my intake valves to prevent carbon build up.

[BSfmAZ]

Originally Posted by MADBMWX5MC

Yes and no. I just had ppf installed on my headlights yesterday as a matter of fact, and it does not affect light output. I've had them on my 2021 SRT since new and no issues. So, I recommend you go for it.

Ditto madbmwx5mc, have ppf on two cars, no issues They have a Grey ppf if u r so inclined to give a nice look for the lights imo.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by BSfmAZ

Ditto madbmwx5mc, have ppf on two cars, no issues They have a Grey ppf if u r so inclined to give a nice look for the lights imo.

Are you suggesting that someone use a colored PPF on their headlights?

[hC1001]

I bought a precut headlight kit from Xpel. Took a while because they kept sending me the wrong kit. After a 1 month, they sent the right ones. Maybe i was the first person to buy them.

Been a couple years now and no complaints. Better than nothing...

[BSfmAZ]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Are you suggesting that someone use a colored PPF on their headlights?

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.

[chris719]

Even if you don't PPF anything else on the car, it's worth it on the headlights. They are super expensive to replace and the PPF also is an effective UV inhibitor unlike waxes and coatings.

[jsf721]

Yes I do and no it does not.