jwanck11

What are guys doing/using to protect your outer lens/housing on a fresh retrofit? Given the expense, I'd like to keep them as new looking/functioning as possible.

MAH

I believe Bil will apply the clear plastic cover over them for a small fee. Of course you could purchase the same protection and apply it yourself.

Toddman38

iTrader: (5)

Like Mah said, get the Clear Rubberish Film to protect them! Worth the peace of mind if nothing else!

sparky kilowatt

Anybody have a link to a good laminate film?

Franchi Motorsports

iTrader: (9)

Lamin X makes a good quality cover. I have them on the fogs on my truck and headlights on my Mustang.

jwanck11

Thanks Franchi.... that is what I was looking for - a name!

I did reach out to Bil - maybe I asked the wrong question, but it was my understanding he does not put a film on.

Essentially, I want to protect this significant investment and preserve the beauty as long as possible.

benchwarmer4203

I ordered mine from here:

http://www.clearbra-kits.com/store/p...null&maincat=3

I shipped it to Bil and he applied it for me. That was over a year ago, so maybe he isn't do that anymore; but I think it's more likely that he thought you were asking if you could buy it from him and have it applied or something.

bilinvic Retrofits

It's not a bad idea to apply the vinyl bra type material. You don't want to go too thick of a material though, as that would decrease the performance of the lighting. Although I am a detail expert, I am not experienced at applying the vinyl clear bra films. Yours were a one time deal benchwarmer4203.

At this point, I'm leaving the protective films off of my services provided.

benchwarmer4203

Oh man, that makes me feel special.

Just as a side note, my covers are holding up well after a very harsh winter.

jwanck11

Thanks for chiming in Bil. Optics is a big deal to me - as much as protection is. I have been researching the films out there trying to find specs on optical distortion, but am reaching the end of content without specifications.

On my Nikon lenses, I use a myriad of filters and in all cases, the optics are specified very clearly - which is important given I sell my art.

Finding the right protection has been a bit frustrating....