Headlight / Tail Light Protection Installation
- 1 Quart Spray Bottle
- Hair Dryer
- 1 bottle Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol (70%)
- Ordinary Tap Water
Mix 25% Alcohol and 75% water in a spray bottle. Use this solution to clean the surface of the headlight/tail light. Be sure to remove all grease, wax, tar and dirt. Dry the headlight or tail light with a lint free cloth.
Hint: For best results, both the headlight and the Headlight Protection Kit should be above room temperature during installation. It is best to perform installation in a controlled environment. In order to achieve a higher installation temperature, turn on the headlight high beams and wait until the headlight becomes warm to the touch. It is best if the kit pieces are also slightly above room temperature. This may be accomplished with the hair dryer.
Before removing the protective backing paper, dry fit each piece to be certain that you are applying the proper piece on the proper light. Wet your fingers thoroughly with the alcohol solution. It is important that you not touch the exposed adhesive surface of the kit with dry fingers. Handling the adhesive side of the piece with dry fingers or hands will leave marks that will not go away. With hands and fingers wet, remove the backing paper and immediately spray the now exposed adhesive side of the piece thoroughly with the alcohol solution. Spray the headlight or tail light thoroughly with the alcohol solution. Apply the piece to the light and use your hand to smooth the piece onto the light from the center out. Then use the squeegee provided with your kit to force the solution out along the edges of the piece by using firm, continuous strokes, from the center out.
On contoured surfaces, the adhesive will not stick to the lens immediately. In this case, use the hair dryer to gently heat between the lens and the plastic. This will soften the plastic and evaporate some of the moisture allowing for better contouring of the material. DO NOT OVERHEAT THE PLASTIC. The material needs only to be warmed.
You may notice a hazy appearance between the lens and the plastic within an hour of installation. This is caused by residual moisture that has become trapped between the kit and the light. This is a normal and it should last no longer than one week. Heat accelerates the dissipation of the moisture. Driving with lights on at all times is helpful. The adhesive should cure for at least 48 hours before washing your vehicle.