Le 06/08/2024
written by Laura P
What are the advantages of car headlamp film?
The benefits of headlamp film
Headlight film is a protective film that is applied to your car's headlights. There are many advantages to headlamp film: protection, new aesthetics, impact reduction and more. Let's find out more about the benefits of headlight film in this article.
Advantage 1: enhanced safety
Like everyone else, you want to drive safely. That's why applying headlamp film to your car will give you peace of mind on the road. In fact, by applying a film to your headlights, you'll be protecting them from any damage or scratches that could alter their operation over the long term. These can include gravel impacts, weather conditions or bumps.
Advantage 2: enhanced visibility
You might think that applying a tinted film to your headlights would reduce their visibility. You'd be wrong. The opposite is true. When you opt for headlamp film, you maintain the same visibility while reducing glare. That's handy for other motorists on the road.
Advantage 3: extended service life
Here's an important advantage of headlight film: it extends the life of your headlights. As you know, over time, a yellow film can form on your headlights. This is simply due towear andtear and UV rays. By installing a headlamp film, you preserve their natural state and extend their life.
Advantage 4: changed aesthetics
A headlamp film is the ideal solution if you want to personalize your car and make it unique. The way you personalize your car, whether with a film from wrapping, a tinted window kit, or a film from Paint protection film, reflects your personality and taste.
Advantage 5: easy withdrawal
You may want to remove your headlight film for a variety of reasons. Perhaps to fit a new one, or to get your car back to its original state. Whatever your motivation, headlamp film is easy to remove. The procedure is straightforward, whether you did it dry or with soapy water:
- Heat the film with a heat gun or hair dryer;
- Peel off a corner of the film with a cutter or scraper;
- Pull the film through.
The benefits of headlamp film Variance Auto
At Variance Auto, we're committed to offering you quality products, which is why our headlamp films comply with special requirements.
Advantage 1: film thermoforming
Our headlamp films, like our tinted window films, are thermoformed. The aim of this technique is to heat the film on one of your vehicle's headlight models. We have a wide range of car models and makes in our workshop. What's more, thermoforming is carried out by an expert in the field, to ensure a quality product. Thanks to this technique, installation of the film on your headlights will be simpler, as it will perfectly fit the shapes and curves of your glazing.
Advantage 2: easy installation
As mentioned earlier, the thermoforming process makes installation of headlamp film easy. To help you, we've put together a number of video tutorials on how to install lighthouse film. So, whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or not, installing film will hold no secrets for you.
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What are the regulations on headlight films?
Current regulations do not prohibit you from applying a film to your headlights. However, there are a few rules you must observe:
- In accordance witharticle R313-2, headlights must illuminate at least 100 meters away. It is therefore preferable to choose a clear headlight film;
- The rear lights must provide good visibility so that all other road users can see the brake lights and indicators.
At Variance Autoyou have a wide choice of shades for your headlamp film. There's sure to be one to suit you and your needs.
