Would you buy this for your Z

Whtciv2k · 08-31-2015, 07:16 AM

Weathertech apparently makes headlight protection clear film. They don't make it for the Z yet but I did submit a request to see if they would make one. How many of you all would buy this if it were available? I checked on some other cars and it's ~$50.

Link: 2016 Nissan 370Z | Headlamp Headlight Protection, LampGard by WeatherTech | WeatherTech.com

edit: after getting some good advice and researching a bit more, it sounds like this may be a BAD idea.

http://s210.photobucket.com/user/gir...4b04b.jpg.html

Exhaust · 08-31-2015, 07:19 AM

Honest question, why would anyone buy this?

Whtciv2k · 08-31-2015, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

Honest question, why would anyone buy this?

Because one simply feels like it. Is that okay with you? lol.

Zipper 104 · 08-31-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

Honest question, why would anyone buy this?

You're actually coming out and asking this question on THIS site???
If someone sold carbon fiber turds for 370s there'd be folks here lining up for them. Geezuz.

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Merv · 08-31-2015, 09:30 PM

Bad day at work bro!? Lol

Zipper 104 · 09-02-2015, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Merv

Bad day at work bro!? Lol

Hey Merv....where've you been?
Hope things are going OK.

K

SouthArk370Z · 08-31-2015, 07:33 AM

Depends. When I had my Z, it didn't see a lot of miles and was garaged - not much need for extra protection. If one does a lot of driving, parks in the Sun, &c, it might be a good idea.

kenchan · 08-31-2015, 07:45 AM

I hear some cause lens failure.. like small fractures.

kenchan · 08-31-2015, 07:46 AM

Google headlamp film fractures just in case.

My Z does not need it.

Whtciv2k · 08-31-2015, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Google headlamp film fractures just in case.

My Z does not need it.

ahhhhhh i see. great info and thanks for the tip. did not know this could happen.

a824b04b.jpg Photo by girliegirl04civ | Photobucket

HulaGirl · 08-31-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Whtciv2k

ahhhhhh i see. great info and thanks for the tip. did not know this could happen.

a824b04b.jpg Photo by girliegirl04civ | Photobucket

Hmmmm, I was going to have my headlights wrapped/protected on Thursday using the Xpel product. Is this a bad idea or is the pic just reflective of a bad DIY install? (Or a product of poor quality.) My car is a DD.

Whtciv2k · 08-31-2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl

Hmmmm, I was going to have my headlights wrapped/protected on Thursday using the Xpel product. Is this a bad idea or is the pic just reflective of a bad DIY install? (Or a product of poor quality.) My car is a DD.

It looks like HID headlights run too hot and the clear film doesn't allow the headlights to dissipate heat properly which causes the fractures to occur. I don't think I'll be getting these....

Zipper 104 · 08-31-2015, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Whtciv2k

It looks like HID headlights run too hot and the clear film doesn't allow the headlights to dissipate heat properly which causes the fractures to occur. I don't think I'll be getting these....

What a bunch of BS.....With that logic you'd get fractures if you left your lights on with your car in park for any length of time or just left them on for extended periods of time, even while driving. Film would still allow the lamp to dissipate adequate heat. If it's that close to fracturing just because of a piddly thin layer of film it's gonna happen without any film.
Barely merits a response.

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kenchan · 08-31-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl

Hmmmm, I was going to have my headlights wrapped/protected on Thursday using the Xpel product. Is this a bad idea or is the pic just reflective of a bad DIY install? (Or a product of poor quality.) My car is a DD.

I had Xpel on my headlamps on an old hobby car and it was fine. But I rarely drove that car at night especially in the winter.

I think the fractures has something to do with the thermal expansion and contraction.
I have thick tint film on my dd's tail lamps. Those have not shown any sign of failure. Had them on 3yrs through harsh winters.

2015nismo · 08-31-2015, 04:03 PM

Would not buy.

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08-31-2015, 07:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Whtciv2k Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: none Posts: 58 Drives: 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10	Would you buy this for your Z Weathertech apparently makes headlight protection clear film. They don't make it for the Z yet but I did submit a request to see if they would make one. How many of you all would buy this if it were available? I checked on some other cars and it's ~$50. Link: 2016 Nissan 370Z \| Headlamp Headlight Protection, LampGard by WeatherTech \| WeatherTech.com edit: after getting some good advice and researching a bit more, it sounds like this may be a BAD idea. http://s210.photobucket.com/user/gir...4b04b.jpg.html Last edited by Whtciv2k; 08-31-2015 at 07:55 AM.

08-31-2015, 07:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Depends. When I had my Z, it didn't see a lot of miles and was garaged - not much need for extra protection. If one does a lot of driving, parks in the Sun, &c, it might be a good idea. MagmaRed370z likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-31-2015, 07:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I hear some cause lens failure.. like small fractures. DIGItonium and FairladyZ10PG like this.

08-31-2015, 07:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Google headlamp film fractures just in case. My Z does not need it.

08-31-2015, 04:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
2015nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 273 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo slvr Rep Power: 20	Would not buy. HulaGirl likes this.

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