Headlamp Protection Questions

General

Does the application of these kits adversely affect the illumination of my lights?
Any difference in the illumination quality of protected lights protected is undetectable to the human eye. You will not notice any difference in the performance of your headlights.

Is installation difficult? Can I do it myself?
The installation process is very simple. Anyone can apply these kits provided the written instructions that come with each kit are followed closely.

How long will the kits last? When will I need to replace the kit?
The material these kits are made from is designed to last 8 years or longer. Since most people don't keep their cars for more than 4 years, in most cases there will be no need to ever replace the kit on your vehicle.
 

What will happen if I replace my stock bulbs with higher wattage bulbs then add a headlamp kit to the light? Will excessive heat retention cause premature bulb failure?
No. Our kits are made from an .040" material which allows heat to be more efficiently dissipated than some other kits made from thicker material. Our material is also more flexible and provides a better, more secure fit, especially in areas of radical contours, while still providing exceptional protection at speeds over 120 mph.

If I replace my stock headlamp/fog lamp bulbs with higher wattage bulbs, will the extra heat melt the light protection kit?
No. Our headlamp protection kits have been tested from 300°F to -40°F with no harm to the material.

Installation

I have installed the kit on my headlights and they looked fine, but now they look foggy?
When using the wet application technique, this is normal. The fog is the result of the alcohol/water solution evaporating under the plastic. The water vapor that is produced results in a hazy appearance for several days. The haze will clear as the water vapor dissipates.

Is it best to apply your light protection kit to the lenses wet or dry?
We have found that the wet installation yields the best looking installation with the least amount of difficulty. You are less likely to get bubbles under the plastic and less likely to install the pieces crooked.

The lights on my car are heavily contoured. Is your kit hard to install on this type of light or should I have them professionally installed?
Our headlamp protection material is extremely pliable and can easily be contoured over dome shaped surfaces. Professional installation should not be necessary provided that you follow the instructions closely.

I have the headlamp kit almost completely applied using the wet application method, but I can't seem to get the edges to completely stick down. What am I doing wrong?
It is absolutely imperative that a hairdryer or heat gun is used in this area to seal the edges. The heat serves two purposes. First, it helps evaporate the remaining alcohol/water solution from under the edges, and second it makes the plastic more pliable so that it can contour to the edge of the light. Be careful if you are using a heat gun to warm the plastic. It takes only a small amount of heat to apply the material. If you apply too much heat you can damage the surface of the plastic.

Warranty

How does the $1,000.00 Headlight Protection Guarantee work?
In the unlikely event you sustain damage to any light protected by our kit, merely supply us with: your proof of purchase, a copy of your insurance claim and policy along with a declaration from you stating that the damage occurred within the with the terms of our guarantee, then we will process a check payable to you for your insurance deductible amount, up to $1,000.00. Other terms and conditions apply. For further information, please read the Body Armor 4 Year Limited Warranty $1,000 Breakage Guarantee.

Does the warranty provide for a replacement kit in the event that it is improperly installed?
We can only guarantee work that is done at our facility or by one of our technicians. Work performed at one of our dealer's facilities is the responsibility of that dealer. Individual replacement parts are available for a reduced cost.

Special Care

What special care is required for your headlamp protection kits?
Our kits require little special care. The most important thing is to avoid using any abrasives to clean the lens covering. A soft cloth or sponge will work fine.

Can I take my car to a high-pressure car wash?
Yes. High-pressure washes will not affect the kit as long as you avoid spraying the high pressure wand directly into one of the edges from an inch away.

Will chemicals damage the material?
The material will resist most commercially available solvents such as acetone, MEK, lacquer thinner, gasoline, etc...

Paint Protection Questions

General

Can it be removed?
Yes. It can be removed easily and will not damage the paint. To remove the film, you must heat the surface to approximately 150°F while working a corner of the film with your fingernail. Once you have enough of the material free from the surface to hold on to, slowly pull the film from the paint.

Will it really stop rocks from chipping the front of my car?
Yes. The material that it is made from was originally designed by CPFilms engineers to protect the leading edges of aircraft propellers and rotor blades from rock chips. It is a much easier task to protect your vehicles paint than it is to protect a propeller moving at nearly the speed of sound.

Can I see a line where the shield stops?
A line is slightly visible where the shield stops, but the three alternatives to that line are a bug shield, a bra, or rock chips.

How hard is it to see on the car after it is applied?
Most optically clear paint protection film on the market. On any color darker than stark white, you can't see the film. On a stark white car, you can see that .5% of color, but it still is "invisible" at a short distance.

How long will it last? When will I have to replace the kit?
Our product is warranted for life. Except for rock chips, the same factors that affect the life of your cars paint affect our product. Whether or not the car is garaged and whether or not it is kept washed and waxed will make a big difference.

How is the kit applied? Do you spray it on?
The urethane material comes to us in a large roll. Our machines cut the urethane into shapes designed to fit various parts of your car. These pieces are then applied to the vehicle in a very similar fashion to that of window tint. The pieces and the painted surface are wet with a solution and moved into position, then the solution is squeegeed away.

Will my paint fade differently under the shield than it does on the rest of the car?
No. The material does contain an inhibitor to prevent the plastic from reacting to the sun's UV rays, but this does not prevent the UV rays from passing through the plastic into your paint.

Is this material safe to use on the new water based acrylic paints that are being used by some manufacturers?
Yes. The material has no harmful effects on water based acrylic paints and still provides the same level of protection.

Installation

I don' t think the kit is cut right. It seems to be too short.
Depending on the kit you are applying, some kits are purposely designed short so that you have to stretch them into place. The purpose of this design is to compensate for an unusual curve on the vehicles surface or to help pull out excess material around the edges that would otherwise be very difficult to lay down.

I can't get the material to stick to the paint in some areas. It seems like there is no adhesive on the material.
Two things can cause this. First is not removing the wax from the vehicle's paint before starting installation. Second is not washing out all of the soap/water solution with the alcohol/water solution before squeegeeing down the material.

The mirrors on my car are so curved, how do I go about laying down the material on this kind of surface?
There are two popular installation techniques on mirror pieces. One way to apply the material to them is to start in the center of the mirror and squeegee an area about the size of a half dollar. Then, moving outward in a circle squeegee around and around the half dollar about a half inch at a time until you reach the edge (see figure A below). The second technique is to start on one end and stretch the material across to the other side. This technique helps to remove much of the excess material from around the edges. On both techniques, it is very important to use ONLY the alcohol/water solution.

Warranty

See warranty page

Special Care

What if I want to take my car through a car wash or have it waxed?
You can do anything to the shield that you normally do to the rest of the car's finish. The shield will accept wax and polishes just as your paint does and will last longer with regular applications.

What do I do when wax builds up on the edges of the kit when I wax my vehicle?
A soft, damp terrycloth towel, Q-Tip or soft brush will remove any wax build-up that may occur.