can you 3M just the headlights?

treublue · 12-06-2006, 11:17 PM

I just want it on the headlight cause those things a $@%# expensive to replace if crack.

I don't want it on the hood because looks shitty to me. Plus the cost the repaint the hood after 3-4 years will be apporx the same as the 3M.

Ray · 12-06-2006, 11:23 PM

Yes. The kit for just the headlamp is available. Or a proffesional can customize one for you.

Ray · 12-06-2006, 11:33 PM

X-Pel Headlamp & Foglamp Kit

variety of four different colors:
-clear (standard)
-blue
-yellow
-smoke

Obviously, all but the standard are for off-road use only.

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Asiann · 12-06-2006, 11:47 PM

Pretty easy application! Well worth it!

KevinC · 12-07-2006, 12:58 AM

I doubt a headlight cover will crack.. it's not glass, it's some plastic-like stuff.

I have clear bra on my car but no extra headlight protection, even here in brutal Phoenix, where I have my windshield repaired about once every few months.

treublue · 12-07-2006, 03:01 AM

I dunno I took a road trip once and a rock hit my foglights on my E39 and cracked. Was 200$ to replace.

krafty04 · 12-07-2006, 03:51 AM

I think the hood, light and mirror protection would be money well spent. Any pics of the hood protector on a silver car? (please)

Kyoshi71 · 12-07-2006, 08:14 AM

I really wish there was a product to protect the windshield!! 2 months and I already have a goddamn chip. It seems that every BMW I have ever owned gets a chip within the first 2 months. SUVs should have to have mudguards.

krafty04 · 12-07-2006, 08:23 AM

Not having mudguards on your SUV over here (azores) is a $260 euro fine...

Tampa335i · 12-07-2006, 07:25 PM

I would worry less about the headlights and more about the paint getting chipped up.

I think the hood/bumper don't look that bad and sure save the front end. I would rather see the edge of the film on the hood from one or two angles than see my entire front end chipped up for 3-4 years.

I have Space Grey and here is how it looks on mine.

ward · 12-07-2006, 09:35 PM

you know 3M is a brand not a product right?

Turbo Squid · 12-10-2006, 04:25 PM

I was thinking about getting the clear bra. But that line on the hood really bothers me. I'm the type of guy that wouldn't get PDC because it puts those little circles in your rear bumper. Any suggestions? Perhaps a full-hood cover application? I can see how that would probably not be neccesary but I'm just curious.

Tampa335i · 12-10-2006, 06:39 PM

You can get the front bumper, headlights and mirrors without the hood if you want.

There is not full hood pattern for the BMWs that I am aware of but you could have it custom done. That will cost quite a bit though.

The line on the hood is really not that noticable. I have had it on multiple vehicles. You get used to and and don't even pay attention. Keep it clean so dirt/grime does not build up and you will be good. I would rather have the line than the chips.

Turbo Squid · 12-13-2006, 04:36 PM

Is cleaning it just the same as if it wasn't there? Do you still wax the car?

Tampa335i · 12-14-2006, 12:25 PM

You treat the film, as long as you use a clearcoat film, just as you would the car. You don't need to clay or polish the film but you should wax it when you wax the car.

I use QD between washes and I do film and all. When waxing you may get some dried wax along the seems. To remove just soack a small corver of a MF towel with QD and gently wipe along the seam. Use the dry area to remove excess QD and you are good to go.

12-06-2006, 11:17 PM	#1
treublue First Lieutenant 20 Rep 377 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	can you 3M just the headlights? I just want it on the headlight cause those things a $@%# expensive to replace if crack. I don't want it on the hood because looks shitty to me. Plus the cost the repaint the hood after 3-4 years will be apporx the same as the 3M. __________________ Last one there drives a Hyundai!
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12-06-2006, 11:23 PM	#2
Ray Member 306 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	Yes. The kit for just the headlamp is available. Or a proffesional can customize one for you.
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12-06-2006, 11:33 PM	#3
Ray Member 306 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	X-Pel Headlamp & Foglamp Kit variety of four different colors: -clear (standard) -blue -yellow -smoke Obviously, all but the standard are for off-road use only. Click Here for Web Site =>
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12-06-2006, 11:47 PM	#4
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Pretty easy application! Well worth it! __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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KevinC your average JAMF 3101 Rep 4,094 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	I doubt a headlight cover will crack.. it's not glass, it's some plastic-like stuff. I have clear bra on my car but no extra headlight protection, even here in brutal Phoenix, where I have my windshield repaired about once every few months. __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
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12-07-2006, 03:01 AM	#6
treublue First Lieutenant 20 Rep 377 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	I dunno I took a road trip once and a rock hit my foglights on my E39 and cracked. Was 200$ to replace. __________________ Last one there drives a Hyundai!
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krafty04 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 04 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Overland Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azores, Portugal iTrader: (0)	I think the hood, light and mirror protection would be money well spent. Any pics of the hood protector on a silver car? (please) __________________ 07/335i/Sedan/TiAg/black/alum/sport/CA/step/nav/assist/PDC 04 JGC Overland 04 HD Nightrain 04 325 (sold) 98 318ti (daughters ride now)
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Kyoshi71 Colonel 93 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I really wish there was a product to protect the windshield!! 2 months and I already have a goddamn chip. It seems that every BMW I have ever owned gets a chip within the first 2 months. SUVs should have to have mudguards.
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krafty04 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 04 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Overland Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azores, Portugal iTrader: (0)	Not having mudguards on your SUV over here (azores) is a $260 euro fine... __________________ 07/335i/Sedan/TiAg/black/alum/sport/CA/step/nav/assist/PDC 04 JGC Overland 04 HD Nightrain 04 325 (sold) 98 318ti (daughters ride now)
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12-07-2006, 07:25 PM	#10
Tampa335i Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	I would worry less about the headlights and more about the paint getting chipped up. I think the hood/bumper don't look that bad and sure save the front end. I would rather see the edge of the film on the hood from one or two angles than see my entire front end chipped up for 3-4 years. I have Space Grey and here is how it looks on mine. Attached Images
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	you know 3M is a brand not a product right?
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12-10-2006, 04:25 PM	#12
Turbo Squid Model 23 Rep 283 Posts Drives: Fast and Loud Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 M3 [0.00] 2001 ML55 AMG Desig ... [0.00] 2001 BMW X5 4.4 (SOLD) [0.00] 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T ... [0.00] 2007 335i (SOLD) [0.00] 1966 Pontiac GTO [0.00]	I was thinking about getting the clear bra. But that line on the hood really bothers me. I'm the type of guy that wouldn't get PDC because it puts those little circles in your rear bumper. Any suggestions? Perhaps a full-hood cover application? I can see how that would probably not be neccesary but I'm just curious. __________________ “No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” ~ Socrates
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12-10-2006, 06:39 PM	#13
Tampa335i Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	You can get the front bumper, headlights and mirrors without the hood if you want. There is not full hood pattern for the BMWs that I am aware of but you could have it custom done. That will cost quite a bit though. The line on the hood is really not that noticable. I have had it on multiple vehicles. You get used to and and don't even pay attention. Keep it clean so dirt/grime does not build up and you will be good. I would rather have the line than the chips.
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12-13-2006, 04:36 PM	#14
Turbo Squid Model 23 Rep 283 Posts Drives: Fast and Loud Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 M3 [0.00] 2001 ML55 AMG Desig ... [0.00] 2001 BMW X5 4.4 (SOLD) [0.00] 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T ... [0.00] 2007 335i (SOLD) [0.00] 1966 Pontiac GTO [0.00]	Is cleaning it just the same as if it wasn't there? Do you still wax the car? __________________ “No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” ~ Socrates
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12-14-2006, 12:25 PM	#15
Tampa335i Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	You treat the film, as long as you use a clearcoat film, just as you would the car. You don't need to clay or polish the film but you should wax it when you wax the car. I use QD between washes and I do film and all. When waxing you may get some dried wax along the seems. To remove just soack a small corver of a MF towel with QD and gently wipe along the seam. Use the dry area to remove excess QD and you are good to go.
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