Sport Trucks Specialty - X-PEL Automotive Survival Products
Installation Instructions for Headlight Protection
kits
NOTE: Written instructions are no substitute for hands-on training.
If you are not comfortable attempting installation yourself, seek
out professional installation.
Dry Installation
IMPORTANT: Please read before attempting installation
Clean the surface of the headlight being certain to remove all
grease, wax, tar and dirt. Dry the headlight with a lint free cloth.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BACKING PAPER AT THIS POINT! For best results,
both the headlight and the X-Pel Headlight Protection Kit should be
at or slightly above room temperature during installation. It is
best to perform installation in a controlled environment. In colder
environments it may be helpful to turn on the headlight and wait
until the headlight becomes warm to the touch, while also being
certain that the kit pieces are also at or slightly above room
temperature. Before removing the protective backing paper, dry fit
each piece to be certain that you are applying the proper piece on
the proper light. Remove the backing paper being careful not to
touch the adhesive side of the piece. Handle the kit only on the
edges prior to installation. Handling the adhesive side of the piece
will leave marks that will not go away. After applying the piece to
the light, use the enclosed hard card to smooth the piece onto the
light from the center out. This should remove all air that may be
between the piece and the light. If an air bubble happens to become
trapped, merely peel the piece back from the edge nearest the bubble
to a point past the air bubble and then smooth the piece back down
onto the headlight using the hard card. The adhesive should cure for
at least 48 hours before washing your vehicle.
Wet Installation
# Required Hardware & Ingredients: 1 Quart Spray
Bottle
# Heat Gun or Hair Dryer
# 1 bottle Isopropyl Alcohol (70%)
# Ordinary Tap Water
Mix 25% Alcohol and 75% water in a spray bottle. Use the mixed
solution to thoroughly clean the surface of the headlight being
certain to remove all grease, wax, tar and dirt. Dry the headlight
with a lint free cloth. DO NOT REMOVE THE BACKING PAPER AT THIS
POINT! For best results, both the headlight and the X-Pel 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, or use the heat gun or hair dryer to gently warm the
light surfaces. It is best if the kit pieces are also slightly above
room temperature. This may be accomplished with the heat gun or 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 warmed headlight 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 heat gun or 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 occurrence and it should
last no longer than 1 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. We are not responsible for the improper application of your
X-Pel Headlight Protection Kit.