Hymer headlight covers (1 Viewer)

[WildBunch]

Has anyone managed to buy or make a headlight protector. I believe a replacement headlight unit is extremely expensive, thus the need to protect them.
I have cut a cardboard pattern so I can cutout plastic covers & hold them in place with several small suckers.
This sounds simple, but I am sure it is not. The covers need to bend in 2 directions, which makes it a complicated shape.
What material should I use any tips would be helpful. this may have been covered in a previous thread, but I cant find it.

 

[rb62]

Mr bean made some from polycarbonate,suckers from e bay and may be able to offer assistance.

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Also consider Lamin-X film. I fitted mine in 2018 and it’s standing up well.
Search Lamin-X on here for threads about it.

 

[Googlebot]

I used Perspex from a Covid screen. Heated carefully it bends whatever way you want.

Used the suckers from Amazon, think they were £8.

Also used cable ties as I am a chicken.

 

[DavidG58]

I have bought two headlights

Also bought a pair of the plastic covers lost one second trip out

Then bought Lamin-ex, been on 5 years plus and no more breakages

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[Larrynwin]

Mine are polycarbonate each with four suckers, have been on since DavidG58 4years + had his problems and I check they’re secure before every journey so no problem.
I heated the flat material and got enough shape to fit ok.

 

[cliffanger]

Also consider Lamin-X film. I fitted mine in 2018 and it’s standing up well.
Search Lamin-X on here for threads about it.

I have bought two headlights

Also bought a pair of the plastic covers lost one second trip out

Then bought Lamin-ex, been on 5 years plus and no more breakages

This looks good as a protector. Where did you buy the product?

 

[cliffanger]

Edit: just found it on here!

 

[DavidG58]

This looks good as a protector. Where did you buy the product?

I don’t rate the covers especially having lost one, but do rate the Lamin X film

 

[cliffanger]

I don’t rate the covers especially having lost one, but do rate the Lamin X film

Thanks David, we’ve been looking at it after I read your post.

Cliff’s got in touch with an American company that supply it.

Just a shame I didn’t read the posts 5 years ago - that’ll teach me not to read any threads to do with motorhomes!

Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend.

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[cliffanger]

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[Lenny HB]

When we had a Hymer with the Almond Eyes I made a pair of protectors from 2mm polycarbonate attached with suckers and a cord going around the back of the lamp so I couldn't lose them.

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Had Lamin-X on ours for around six years now.

 

[DavidG58]

Cliff’s got in touch with an American company that supply it.

I think this is the same eBay seller I used 8 years ago

Lamin-X Headlight Foglight Protection Film - 12"X12" 10 Different Colours! | eBay

Colours available. This is all under a 5 year manufacturer warranty! Lamin-X, the best, most durable, most effective, best looking and least restrictive to light product available on the UK market. Gunsmoke (12%) - middle.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[cliffanger]

I think this is the same eBay seller I used 8 years ago

Lamin-X Headlight Foglight Protection Film - 12"X12" 10 Different Colours! | eBay

Colours available. This is all under a 5 year manufacturer warranty! Lamin-X, the best, most durable, most effective, best looking and least restrictive to light product available on the UK market. Gunsmoke (12%) - middle.

www.ebay.co.uk

Just had an email back from them David. They don’t have the sizes as yet, but they’ve just acquired the UK rights so we have to contact them in a month.

Thanks for your help. We’re in Le Puy Notre-Dame at a vintage Grand Prix - I bet it’s quieter at Lyndon top! !