Re: plastic over headlights

[Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>]

lebakken@cdicadwa.com wrote:

>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

Handy tip for applying anything self-adhesive (lettering, window tint foil
etc.) without air bubbles is to prepare some soapy water (washing-up liquid
will do nicely), preferably in a spray-on applicator. Spray it on the
surface you want to apply the 'sticker' to and slowly lower the 'sticker'
onto the surface. Use a rubber wiper (like the ones you use to clean the
car windows with) to push the soapy water from under the 'sticker'.

Works a treat.

Tom
87 90q (always hand-washed, but very infrequently)