expensive headlights on 2004 v70xc wagon

mapwop · Post by **mapwop** » 08 Oct 2008, 10:08

i just bought a 2004 xc and it has those nice headlights... but i heard they cost a mint to replace is damaged. any sort of protection available for them ? just curious. they use some pretty large large stuff in the sand and stuff around here in the winter. would hate to take a rock to one. thanks

Post by **matthew1** » 08 Oct 2008, 11:03

IPD has a soft film-like product for $53.

Never used them myself.

Post by **billofdurham** » 08 Oct 2008, 11:43

I used a similar, but not so expensive, film on my 960 headlights because our local gritting team seem to prefer 2" diam lumps of salt. It did work when the car in front of mine was hit by the salt and lost the driver's headlight with multiple chips in the paintwork. When it came to my turn I only had the chips in the paintwork.

Bill.

mapwop · Post by **mapwop** » 08 Oct 2008, 11:48

were can i find this film? where ipd ? and will it alter the effects of the lights?

Post by **billofdurham** » 08 Oct 2008, 12:08

You can order through the IPD website - click on the link at the top right of the forum.

Mine did not affect the headlights as it was clear just like that on IPD's site.

Bill.

mapwop · Post by **mapwop** » 08 Oct 2008, 12:17

thanks bill, i'll check that website now.

Post by **matthew1** » 08 Oct 2008, 12:42

matthew1 wrote:IPD has a soft film-like product for $53.

Never used them myself.

Mapwop: my post above has a link in it that goes right to the IPD product page. (The underline means that those words are hyperlinked.)

mapwop · Post by **mapwop** » 08 Oct 2008, 17:34

thanks, i noticed when i scrolled back to it. i had to make an appt. with my garage and i ask them if they were familiar with this product, and they are going to check into the state inspection laws regarding this.our state is very particular about things of this nature apparently. also they questioned the fact that i have the headlight wipers, and wondered if they would still work as designed with this film. food for thought. but thanks for your input.if you have anymore thoughts regarding these other concerns, i would be interested in hearing them.