Given the potential expense of a shattered headlight lense, I purchased a set of plastic headlight film protectors. The brand that I bought was from Xpell (or some similar name- i already tossed the packaging) but I figure that other brands are quite similar. A $50 investment which could save
four times that much with a single errant pepple tossed into an unprotected headlight.

I kept the kit on a shelf for six weeks, wondering if I could install it myself,
or save myself the aggravation and hire a window-tint guy to do it.
(The kit had a "difficulty rating" of 2 out of a possible 4 stars)

Today I decided What the Hell. Opened the kit, read the directions. Still
concerned regarding the pliability of the plastic to fit the convex headlight
lenses. The kit contained pieces for all 4 headlights, the 2 turnsignals, AND the 2 fog lights. Eight total pieces, plus a rubber squeegee.

Needless worry. First, the protective film was much thicker than I anticipated. I had visualized the micro-thin stuff (or slightly heavier) than
window tint. Wrong. This stuff was /is thicker than a thumbnail.

Then, I was concerned that I'd have trouble getting the flat film to conform to the convex surface of the X308's glass headlight lenses.
Best trick was use of the hairdryer. I sprayed the adhesive, as directed
on the clean headlight surface, and on the adhesive side of the film.
Held the film center to the center of the headlight, and worked the air and
excess liquid out from under the film-- while feathering the film with the
warm air from the hairdryer. Turns out the film will stretch AND /or compress as needed to fit surfaces when heated, and is very easy to
manipulate and finish. Looks professionally applied.

Only thing I noticed that you'll want to keep in mind. Ten to twenty
minutes after finishing, I checked the fitment(s) again, and noted a couple of places on the far outer edges that i needed to press-fit with my thumb, which then held nicely.

I say, don't wait... Do it. and Do It Yourself.

 

Would you have a link to the kit?

 

My VDP came with that kit installed on it. It's a bit yellowed now. I have no clue how long it has been installed. Somewhere between 2002 an 2012 I suppose.

 

note: 1. I used X-Pel protective film. I was impressed with it, but
I am not associated with ANY auto product or vendor.

2. One forum member mentioned yellowing on some existing film.
There are multiple companies producing this type of product.

In examining the X-Pel product, it's a 3M product with UV
protection against fogging and yellowing. 5 year warranty.

3. There are also products available to aid in REMOVAL of old film.

LINK: X-Pel Headlight Protection - 3m Headlight Protection Film, Clear Headlight UV Lens Protector

note that there are doubtless MANY sellers who handle X-Pel. i used Google.