New xenon's protection

[Saamm93]

Hi All,

I have just bought a pair of professionally pair of refurbished xenon's for my trophy

I'm looking for any tips to keep them in the best condition I can. Is there anything out there that can help me?


Cheers All

Picture 002 by sam.mercer93, on Flickr

Picture 001 by sam.mercer93, on Flickr

 

[sburrell93]

Never tried this myself, but I've heard of people using tint film to protect them, just really light stuff. 10% tint or something

 

[Yellow Dave]

Can't see film being a great idea, but if you did wouldn't you want them as transparent as possible with no tint?

A traditional wax will provide a degree of protection, but to properly seal them for several years a sealant like GTechniq C4 would be ideal

 

[sburrell93]

I thought the film would help to stop hazing, and if that hazed up you could just replace the film. I didn't know if you got clear film either so I just figured go for a really light tint, but I'd agree a proper sealant would probably be a better idea

 

[lemonnobby]

How have they been refurbished

 

[Saamm93]

They were striped down and re lacquered, all done at a body shop.

 

[lemonnobby]

every person i have spoke to in a bodyshop said they had never heard of this i would like a pair done.

 

[MG cup]

I would wager the op got fed a line by the seller and all they had was a buff up with a machine polisher.

 

[Snake182]

Regardless if its true or not, they do look like new

 

[MG cup]

No offence to you or the op but so did my 100k headlights that I buffed up.

 

[lemonnobby]

ive heard of a set being done. thats what bugs me.

 

[Filippo]

They've just been 3M'd. They get knackered over time. Put nothing on them and just pay for a 3M kit every 5 years. Hardly a killer.

 

[Tin cup]

View attachment 104945 Not xenon's but did mine with just some wet and dry finished on superfine then T-cut polish must of cost me less then £4

 

[Saamm93]

Nah they have been done properly. Bought from a long term friend.

 

[MG cup]

Nah they have been done properly. Bought from a long term friend.

Interested to know whats involved though? All you can do is polish the plastic or spray them with lacquer which is stupid (IMO) and will need done 6 monthly to look good.

 

[Saamm93]

I'm going to try and find out a little more info. Will report back soon