where to buy foglight overlays for 2009+ fit?
#21
10-05-2011, 10:32 AM
Headlight Armor on my Fit since March w/o any problems. I think the film they sent was the thick 3m kind.
#22
10-05-2011, 10:55 AM
I think theres a disclaimer on headlight armor's instructions to only use the fogs when your vehicle is being driven so that theres air movement to cool down the lights. If youve ever touched the fogs after theyve been on for a while you'd understand they get pretty darn hot. Having said that, i only use my fogs when it's raining or when well, theres fog. But i will say that having used them for a few years now, the film has developed a grime that regular car washes dont seem to take off and look a bit hazy.
#23
10-05-2011, 12:43 PM
btw from the other thread.... you did a great job raising her, you both should be proud of each other.
I've read in other posts that some people's films have either discolored or burnt as well. I'm thinking it might be when having them on all the time instead of using them the way the manufacturer says.
And there's a DIY around here on how to use Lexan and sealant to replace the broken lense, much less expensive and might even last longer. It was a GD DIY, so it's been a problem for Fit's foglights since the 1st gen USDM.
found the DIY ---> https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...placement.html
#24
11-07-2011, 04:46 PM
Headlight Armor Honda Fit Fog Light Protection Kits are an Option.
I got the blue HID film from Headlight Armor for my fog lights & put it on yesterday-- The film is fairly thick so I think it will add some level of protection
If you you are lazy and go slow like me- there is no need to disassemble the fog light to install it.
Their instructions also recommend not getting the lamp wet
If you you are lazy and go slow like me- there is no need to disassemble the fog light to install it.
Their instructions also recommend not getting the lamp wet
I'm not sure of the function and quality of the film the other members are talking about, but if you want function (protection, optical properties) and performance (colors for driving rather than looks) then you should look into Headlight Armor. Here's my take...
I've replaced cracked fog lights on 3 of our Honda's. NONE of them were sold with a lens replacement (the glass itself) since the lens is sealed to the metal housing. And you can't just buy the light assy for the Fit. They replacements are NOT cheap. For the Fit, around $130 each from Honda. Parts Geek has OEM replacements for about $85 each, which is what I bought.
Regarding the film, you WANT protection rather than savings $$$ if you are going to bother at all. Seriously, what good is a $5 piece of "window film" if a stone can crack your fog like it's not even covered? You need something DESIGNED as protection first. The Headlight Armor fog light covers are pre-cut and THICK - about .5mm, and cost around $18.
I've replaced cracked fog lights on 3 of our Honda's. NONE of them were sold with a lens replacement (the glass itself) since the lens is sealed to the metal housing. And you can't just buy the light assy for the Fit. They replacements are NOT cheap. For the Fit, around $130 each from Honda. Parts Geek has OEM replacements for about $85 each, which is what I bought.
Regarding the film, you WANT protection rather than savings $$$ if you are going to bother at all. Seriously, what good is a $5 piece of "window film" if a stone can crack your fog like it's not even covered? You need something DESIGNED as protection first. The Headlight Armor fog light covers are pre-cut and THICK - about .5mm, and cost around $18.
I think theres a disclaimer on headlight armor's instructions to only use the fogs when your vehicle is being driven so that theres air movement to cool down the lights. If youve ever touched the fogs after theyve been on for a while you'd understand they get pretty darn hot. Having said that, i only use my fogs when it's raining or when well, theres fog. But i will say that having used them for a few years now, the film has developed a grime that regular car washes dont seem to take off and look a bit hazy.
(Side note: Signed on last week as a merchant here, just awaiting a account status change)
#26
11-09-2011, 06:22 PM
Sorry to hear about that, you would be an outlier. I think you would be the third Fit out of the hundreds we have sent out over the years. The first being a guy who admitted to installing some Hella 85 watt bulbs in an effort to make all the light in front of his car YELLOW. If you can PM or contact us with your real name or order number I can see about getting a replacement sent out.
#27
11-13-2011, 06:52 PM
Sorry to hear about that, you would be an outlier. I think you would be the third Fit out of the hundreds we have sent out over the years. The first being a guy who admitted to installing some Hella 85 watt bulbs in an effort to make all the light in front of his car YELLOW. If you can PM or contact us with your real name or order number I can see about getting a replacement sent out.
Last edited by SenBlue09; 11-13-2011 at 06:57 PM.
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