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06-15-2006, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MurphysZ
That's all really strange, it's random but it does appear thet the overlays have the potential to do this, I wouldn't have thought they could. It's almost like it happens at random with or without the over lays but, with the overlays, it's like it speeds up the process on what would have happend eventually. 
I'd pull those overlays off and get it to the dealership to get them replaced before this becomes a bigger issue and Nissan finds a reason to not replace them.
I'd pull those overlays off and get it to the dealership to get them replaced before this becomes a bigger issue and Nissan finds a reason to not replace them.
The bottom line on this issue is to simply refrain from gluing any type of film on your headlights. Replacing your headlights when those unwanted hairline cracks begin to appear (on the clear housing) can get very expensive.
06-15-2006, 10:14 PM
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if you spray certain things on the headlights if they are hot, the plastic casing just shatters with hairline cracks...
i did it once with an aresol cleaner...
i did it once with an aresol cleaner...
06-15-2006, 10:21 PM
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My headlights were ruined by a body shop that spilled buffing compound on the plastic and left it there to etch in. I feel your pain, these things aren't cheap.
My solution was to buy some new lenses and replace them when I do a headlight conversion. I'll post up how it goes...
My solution was to buy some new lenses and replace them when I do a headlight conversion. I'll post up how it goes...
06-16-2006, 06:21 AM
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cracks are all on inside, i know its crazy, and whats crazier is the film was only on for 2 days. and they were installed at 7:30 in morning in a warehouse where i work.
06-16-2006, 06:30 AM
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that happened to my wrx headlights when i baked them to seperate the lenses from the housings. after everything was put back together, i used a medium grit compound and a dewalt buffer to buff the scratches/cracks out. i then proceeded to use a good polish wax on the lights, and built up a nice base coat. i would wax them twice a month, and it kept them looking new. g/ with whatever you do. now i'm kinda scared to do overlays
06-16-2006, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by wrxto350z
that happened to my wrx headlights when i baked them to seperate the lenses from the housings. after everything was put back together, i used a medium grit compound and a dewalt buffer to buff the scratches/cracks out. i then proceeded to use a good polish wax on the lights, and built up a nice base coat. i would wax them twice a month, and it kept them looking new. g/ with whatever you do. now i'm kinda scared to do overlays
yea man I called an old buddy this afternoon that works on exotic car restoration here in orlando, he says that it should buff out. Ill drop it off and let him work his magic some time beg. next week. I just cant see these things comming out because i cant feel them. But you never know.......i will keep you posted
06-16-2006, 01:21 PM
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As someone has already pointed out, the headlight enclosures are polycarbonate ("Lexan"). This is a relatively hard, durable plastic used for may kinds of lenses (including eyeglasses) and clear enclosures. Your home electric meter enclosure is probably polycarbonate.
Polycarbonates are subject to stress cracking when exposed to a number of solvents and propellants.
http://www.polywater.com/cracking.html
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Polycarbonates are subject to stress cracking when exposed to a number of solvents and propellants.
http://www.polywater.com/cracking.html
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06-16-2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bailey bill
As someone has already pointed out, the headlight enclosures are polycarbonate ("Lexan"). This is a relatively hard, durable plastic used for may kinds of lenses (including eyeglasses) and clear enclosures. Your home electric meter enclosure is probably polycarbonate.
Polycarbonates are subject to stress cracking when exposed to a number of solvents and propellants.
http://www.polywater.com/cracking.html
bill
Polycarbonates are subject to stress cracking when exposed to a number of solvents and propellants.
http://www.polywater.com/cracking.html
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so you mean to tell me that my headlight is cracking because i put to much water on my headlight and i used my squeegie to much. hmmmmmm dopnt think so, go polycarbonate somwhere else........
06-16-2006, 04:51 PM
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so you mean to tell me that my headlight is cracking because i put to much water on my headlight and i used my squeegie to much. hmmmmmm dopnt think so, go polycarbonate somwhere else........
Uhhh...I didn't say anything about about water and squeegees.
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06-16-2006, 09:22 PM
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ok for you people that havent installed the film, directions are to spray window lightly with water, take film stretch around headlight, squeegie water out and let dry. NO GLUE its a friction
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