Mike B. Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I saw an advert a while back for headlight protectors for Fiat vans which also served as beam converters for European use. They covered the whole headlamp rather than just the sticky thing you get from Halfords. Unfortunately I can't remember which months MMM it was advertised in. Does anybody know where I can buy a set of these from and do they work? Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hi, If you try Formula4.co.uk they should be able to help. Regards, Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 onecal vw - 2008-05-19 9:48 PM Hi, If you try Formula4.co.uk they should be able to help. Regards, Brendan. Hi Brendan Thanks for the info-just logged on to their site and found them Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hi, No problem. Glad to be able to help, hope all is well in Grange Moor. do'nt forget to wave, Regards, Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Had a rather belated look for this last week, as we're off to france in the next few days. I did speak to Formula4, but found theirs only is a clear cover, with no markings at all (ie like the headlamps), and certainly no 'conversion' included in the cover. It worked out I think around £50. I also spoke ot the local FIAT parts dept, they advised there is a 'standard' FIAT part, but again a cost of £50, and as far as I caould ascertian just a clear cover. So I am sticking with the usual 'Halfords' type of stick-on or whatever. Used one of the 'clear' type last year as opposed to the older 'Lucas' black tape, but it was quite difficult to remove, and certinaly not re-usable like the Lucas ones. If someone comes up with one which either includes markings or actual conversion/blanking spot, please post the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Had a rather belated look for this last week, as we're off to france in the next few days. I did speak to Formula4, but found theirs only is a clear cover, with no markings at all (ie like the headlamps), and certainly no 'conversion' included in the cover. It worked out I think around £50. I also spoke ot the local FIAT parts dept, they advised there is a 'standard' FIAT part, but again a cost of £50, and as far as I caould ascertian just a clear cover. So I am sticking with the usual 'Halfords' type of stick-on or whatever. Used one of the 'clear' type last year as opposed to the older 'Lucas' black tape, but it was quite difficult to remove, and certinaly not re-usable like the Lucas ones. If someone comes up with one which either includes markings or actual conversion/blanking spot, please post the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 The ones I bought from Formula 4 for my 2005 Ducato, came with 2 pieces of black sticky vinyl and there were a couple of lines each one to show you where to stick them. I just snap them over the headlights when I am on the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna miller Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Get some clear polycarb (perspex) sheet, , cut to shape, you can slowly warm it up if it needs bending,attach to headlight with velcro strips, mask off. Job done, total cost £5. Removable for mot,stops stones breaking your light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 John H - 2008-05-20 12:17 PM The ones I bought from Formula 4 for my 2005 Ducato, came with 2 pieces of black sticky vinyl and there were a couple of lines each one to show you where to stick them. I just snap them over the headlights when I am on the train. Hi John Those are the ones I saw on F 4 website and intended to buy-are they ok and do they do the job? If it works on yours it should work on mine! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Mike the ones I was looking for were for the 2006+ new model, which has a clear lens, and for some reason all the covers are also completely clear with no markings. My previus motorhome was 2002, and i had the matching covers which as you say had the correcct markings as to where to place the stickers. If you model is of the 'older' style, then you should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I got mine from a Peugeot dealer for £38.49 came with the black squares and the marking where to put them paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterdog Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 The headlight protectors i got for my new vehicle were just clear like the headlights themselves so i bought beambenders and took both to our local MOT station and the guy lined them up with the machine and fitted the beambenders in the correct place on the protectors. I can take them off when in england and replace if i want with plain protectors to protect the headlights which with these plastic type light units is a good idea. I was also advised not to put beambenders or any other sticky type products straight onto the plastic 'glass' as it crazies the plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brod Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 At Newbury I picked up two sets of headlamp protectors for £20 each, one set has the stickies from Halfords permanently attached, the second for normal protection, easy to change over when in Europe. All for £40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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