plastic over headlights

[lebakken@cdicadwa.com]

> Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 22:32:29 -0500
> From: Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>
> Subject: plastic over headlights?
> 
> Anyone know what would be the best plastic to build a cover for my
> headlights?  SHould be fairly reasonable to work with, fairly resistant
> to sandblasting (but ok to replace every year... I guess).  I think it
> would look better than raw round headlights, and it would offer some
> stone protection (especially since one of my hella H4 lenses is cracked
> and I may spring for a pair of Cibie's to replace them - big $$)
> 
> thanks
> 
> - -- 
> Huw Powell
>

Huw, I have been happy with a product called "Stongard". This 
company is local to Seattle, and utilizes a 3M adhesive plastic about 
1/16" thick, which has good optical clarity. Have had it on my H4/H1 
4KQ for several months now, clarity/scratch resistance is good - 
and no cracked lenses. FWIW, with a little research local to your 
area, you can locate bulk 3M product, cut it and apply it yourself. I 
started to do this, was not happy with the installation (small air 
bubbles), then let Stongard do it. Their installation had small bubbles 
also, which I was then told would dissipate. For the most part, they 
have. If you are doing the standard 4 x 6 H4's it would be an easy 
install. Only tools required: utility knife, and a 2-3" wide Bondo 
applicator. Start on one end, and smoooth out to the other. Much 
cleaner than plastic covers. HTH

Craig Lebakken
'86 4KQ, 235 k mi