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Old 09-19-2008, 09:06 PM
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Default Headlight Lens Cracking

I just peeled off my headlight overlays about 5 minutes ago because i thought they were cracking. Turns out that its the actually the headlight lens itself. Its from the bottom to near the top on both sides.

Anyone have any experience with this? If not them im headed to the dealership.

Old 09-19-2008, 09:09 PM
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i heard something just like this.. It was posted on exterior & interior section. Let me look it up, but I think overlays can cause this some how.

Not all but to some of them.
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It is the overlays. Do a search, you'll find plenty of people complaining about it.
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wat about overlay on taillight? or on your roof?
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Overlays can cause cracking of the headlights.
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I think I read in the last thread that the reason the film causes the cracks is because it doesnt let the lense expand/contract according to the temperature.
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I wonder if the overlays can cause cracking of the headlights????? Either way overlays are $$$$ well spent.
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
I wonder if the overlays can cause cracking of the headlights????? Either way overlays are $$$$ well spent.
It IS the overlays
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Overlays can cause cracking of the headlights.
Really?

I know overlays cause the cracking of headlights too.
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Overlays can cause cracking of the headlights.
Really?

I know overlays cause the cracking of headlights too.
I know! Like omg! I've known that overlays can cause cracks from stressing the headlight plastic and not allowing it to expand and contract as it normally would.
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Really?

I know overlays cause the cracking of headlights too.
I thought I heard somewhere overlays cause headlight cracking. Did you try searching???
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
I thought I heard somewhere overlays cause headlight cracking. Did you try searching???
I did try searching but with no results hints the thread...

So im guessing dealership is going to laugh when i ask for new headlights.

(a serious answer would be great)
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Originally Posted by Chaser720
I did try searching but with no results hints the thread...

So im guessing dealership is going to laugh when i ask for new headlights.

(a serious answer would be great)
What do you think??? Talk to Bat or whoever you got the overlays from. Sorry
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Originally Posted by Chaser720
I did try searching but with no results hints the thread...

So im guessing dealership is going to laugh when i ask for new headlights.

(a serious answer would be great)
Honestly... If your car is under warranty, bring your car there and show them. Tell them that you did not do anything out of the ordinary, and do NOT tell them you had overlays on them.
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Honestly... If your car is under warranty, bring your car there and show them. Tell them that you did not do anything out of the ordinary, and do NOT tell them you had overlays on them.
Great idea. Honesty is always the best answer, especiaLLy if your car is under warranty.
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Update:

New headlights for free. WARRANTY FTW
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Overlays / Tint is not good for your headlights or tails! After time they will stress crack them. I've seen some that had overlays / tint for 2 months and looked worst then yours
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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79
It is the overlays. Do a search, you'll find plenty of people complaining about it.
yep, : https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-in...eadlights.html
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Glad you got it worked out Chase! Ask them if they would let you keep the old headlights. I doubt it but worth a shot.


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