Actually, lamin-x DOES burn. I used to use lamin-x until i started burning through them every 4-5 months on OEM bulbs, so i decided to switch over to xpel. I havn't burned the xpel film in over 1.5+ years and still running strong! That's why i carry the xpel brand only.

Yeah the clip is REALLY hard to get off. U just gotta push the button and pull hard. It's easier 2 unclip the harness from the bulb rather then removing the bulb from the housing. Keep trying.

 

Put the films on yesterday. Glad we did the wet method, as we had more time to get the placement right.

For the 09's, there's 1 10mm screw in the upper corner of the housing. Take that out, then swing the foglight out. The side closest to the grille swings toward the fenders a couple inches, then you're able to pull the foglight out. Take off the clip for the bulb, and the foglight is free. To get to the light, take out the three screws holding the housing to the light.

Installation is the same as removal. After re-assembling the light and housing, re-connect the bulb sockets. Then, angle the foglight just like you took it out, then slide it back in a couple inches. Push the inside corner in. This should make the outside clips catch, and get the single inside clip to catch. You'll know it's clipped in when the foglight can be gently wiggled without moving much. Don't forget to put back the 10mm screws to finger tight.

This is posted as a guide for foglight removal on the 09's, we take no responsibility for any damages incurred following this guide.

 

Thanks a lot, installed the clear films today on an 09 GE8 Fit. Took me less than 20 mins for both sides. The film looks VERY resistant.... awesome.

 

sup how much does the kit cost? i want like a set of 5 pre cut for the fog lights

 

Man I want the film AND the yellow output at night. Guess its not happening huh...

 

go with both film and bulbs. thats what i did, the lights are protected, the look hot when off, and on.

 

Well people are saying the film will burn with aftermarket bulbs. I'm just wondering how long does the film last with some PIAA bulbs. I don't mind changing the film every other month but if it lasts a week then no thanks.

 

If the PIAA are 55watt they will last for about year or more it depend on the how thick the vinyl are....for me it has been over 2 years now with the film and stock bulb....

 

i have 55 watt yellow bulbs with yellow lamin-x film. its been 7 months since ive had them in, and no signs of any burns. they do get hot, but all is going well. i have never actually felt the stock bulbs, so i cant tell you exactly how much hotter they get. just when you put the film on make sure you do it right and dont cover the entire lens

 

Awesome looks like ill be getting both. Does anyone make pre-cut film for 09 fogs? Xpel offers it but it comes in their headlight kit which is like 70 bucks.

 

Piaa's, if they are stock wattage that means they take in 55 watts and put out 55 watts, then u'll be fine. However, if they are 55 watts and put out 100 watts, i DO NOT RECOMMEND getting it. The higher watts will burn something out, whether it be the film or ur wiring. Just stick to oem wattage bulbs and get some films.

OH btw i have both the yellow and clear precut films for the 09. let me know if u want a set. For the precut pieces, it's $10 shipped. cheaper then ANYBODY.

He is right, he bought the films from me and i have them precut to leave a 2cm gap along the edge to allow the heat to escape. With my technique, it doesn't burn. I've had mine with stock bulbs (as well as yellow bulbs but i put em back to stock) for 2 years now, no burning.

 

i didnt buy them from kev, but 10 bucks precut is a great price. i got mine on ebay. for 7 bucks for 2 sheets (which is enough for 2 sets) . i cut them myself by making a template out of paper and tracing it onto the film.

buy em from kev. for the price, and the gaurenteed perfect fit, you cant beat it.

 

Very healpful instructions I jst did this to my GE8

 

80watt fogs and xpel film do not mix!!!! just went through my second set of yellow film. I am gonna go for the piaa bulbs and order some more film, I just hate wasting money like this. You live and you learn.

 

kev still got any smoke 09 sets?

 

The Xpel films already protected the foglights on J's Fit. Debris flew out of a truck and smashed into the foglight. The lens cracked, and there are pieces of lens inside the housing. The film is holding everything together, and doing just fine! It's even been through the carwash a bunch of times and is water-tight. We're not worrying about the foglight, needless to say.

Get the films, they work!

 

Thanks for the tip about putting them back in. Worked just fine for me.

I had trouble getting them disconnected from the wiring. I used a small flat screwdiver and inserted it. It depresses the catch and they slip right off.

Washing at the kitchen sink is good and when in the kitchen sit down at table to do the vinyl. You fogs are at room temp then. It is in the 50s here today. It is easy to hold them and sloooooowly work the vinyl from the center outwards. Take 5 minutes instead of two. I have only the odd tiny tiny bubble.

These are Kool Kevs vinyl.

The pics eh



I added this one as it shows the blue in my white Nighthawks. They work well - Crappy Tire purchase that they are flogging on TV here.

 

After procrastinating for a long time, I finally got around to this mod today; it could hardly be easier, and because the foglight itself is larger than the plastic housing, cutting a piece of protective film to fit isn't critical, as you can't see the edge. I used this stuff: 14 Mil Headlight Shield. It's also available in a 60 Mil thickness, but the thicker film may be more difficult to conform to a compound curve. The only thing I would add to the procedure is cut small V notches at 0.5" intervals around the perimeter of the film before applying.

I've been using this stuff on motorcycle headlights for more than 10 years, and I can state from experience that it won't discolor, and that it's easy to remove after many years, without leaving any trace of gummy adhesive behind. Three summers ago, I rode 11,000 miles to Alaska and back, and my headlight survived intact, despite about 150 miles of gravel roads at 50-60 mph. Great stuff.

 

mine are starting to burn up too

 

BUMPING my films. Got a new shipment in. I got 30 pairs of clear and yellow!!!