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My shop told me 993 headlight lenses (BOSCH) have been discontinued by Porsche -so new old stock will cost u $$$$$$$$$$$$$.
So i purchased head light film protection.
The light smoke tint reduces the BUG eye effect before Drivers side completed
effect.
Good point! I just replaced my lenses, because of the yellowing inside piece. Will get this done. I wonder if it provides some UV protection to prevent future yellowing too.
Good point! I just replaced my lenses, because of the yellowing inside piece. Will get this done. I wonder if it provides some UV protection to prevent future yellowing too.
The Laminex is 3mm thick. Super protective & ur lenses will not yellow.
Just installed a fresh set of lenses... what a difference it made! Nonetheless I like the idea of the protective film, especially if you are on the track.
My shop told me 993 headlight lenses have been discontinued by Porsche -so new old stock will cost u $$$$$$$$$$$$$.
So i purchased head light film protection.
The light smoke tint reduces the BUG eye effect
before
Drivers side completed
effect.
Was the install easy? I used Laminex on a different car years back with curved headlight lenses, it was somewhat difficult to get to lay flat, doubt that would be an issue with 993 lenses but was curious.
Was the install easy? I used Laminex on a different car years back with curved headlight lenses, it was somewhat difficult to get to lay flat, doubt that would be an issue with 993 lenses but was curious.
Very easy to install using the wet/water method. NO dawn soap added.
U will need a hair dryer or heat gun to make the film to lay flat on the very top of the 993 lens.
Took me 15 mins to install. No wrinkles or air bubbles.
Just installed a fresh set of lenses... what a difference it made! Nonetheless I like the idea of the protective film, especially if you are on the track.
I purchased a set of headlamp protectors from Darrin at FD Motorsports a few years ago. Truthfully you cannot tell they are there but they definitely protect the glass. Highly recommend them. I’m sure he still sells them. RC
Also does anyone have pics showing the differences?
Difficult to say for sure because I think that there was a transition period of sorts. I have a NOS set that are in BOSCH boxes but have AL stickers on the sides of the lenses - which I have had for at least 12 years... These lenses are exactly the same as the ones currently on my 993 (which are probably 15 years old and not original to the car) except for the installed set have BOSCH stickers.
I have read more than once that the fluting of the current MM/AL lenses are different from the BOSCH/BOSCH AL lenses but I don't have pictures or proof.
03-25-2024, 07:18 PM
Laminex headlight film protection install
