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Pre Emptive Dull Foggy Headlamp Coating

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Old 02-01-2019 | 11:26 AM
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Pre Emptive Dull Foggy Headlamp Coating

Anyone taking preemptive measures to prevent possible future dull foggy headlamp coating on the "plastic" outter covers? Noticing a few scratches (possibly paranoid projecting dulling) on my 2013 original headlamps. If so, can you share experiences and products used. Thanks
Old 02-01-2019 | 11:54 AM
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On your 2013 - this will not be a "yellowing issue" that you saw in earlier/older generations. Your headlight lense does not have that older coating which back then yellow's and frosted by UV breakdown of the coating.

If you're concerned about chips and the like - some use "thicker" headlight protective film - which is like ?invisible bra" material but a bit thicker.

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Old 02-01-2019 | 11:55 AM
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Old 02-02-2019 | 12:30 PM
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Old 02-02-2019 | 04:16 PM
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I used Optimum's Opti-Lens coating on two different cars since 2011...neither vehicle has shown any signs of yellowing or fogging.
Old 02-21-2019 | 07:40 AM
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Check out this video by a former Mercedes tech


It gives a good breakdown on how to protect your headlights (as well as how to restore them if necessary)
Old 02-21-2019 | 06:01 PM
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If your headlight is "clean" - then you can use this:
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