Are these mesh headlight guards worth the price?

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DarkStar357

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I get holes in my headlights from rocks sent out on seek and destroy all glass missions. Even my non-working floodlights have holes in them.

Being that I just purchased LED headlights that were $150 and I live in the rough country... are these mesh guards worth their price?

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Plumber1 said:
I have never had a broken light from rocks, but I would say if keeps happening to you heck yea give them a try what do you have to loose.
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I am kinda leaning that way... like why not. Just wondering if anyone was like.. Hellz to the No about them.

It's brutal out here. My mom has gone through 2 windshields in 4 years.
 
I have a set of the mesh guards on my headlights and turn signal lights. They are a different brand though, black painted stainless steel versions by Kentrol I think. I've had them on for 5 years. I can't say if they have kept me from getting a broken headlight or not because I don't know for sure if they have been hit. I don't think they have, but not sure. Honestly, I got them because I like the look. It reminded me of seeing 4x4's as a kid in the 70's & 80's. If they keep me from getting a broken light, then that's a bonus.

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B00mb00m said:
A good strong "brow" will do wonders for eye protection:
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If you're still having issues, then some fibrous lashes hanging over the lens should solve the problem completely.
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:eek::ROFLMAO:How to totally fawk up the classic looks of a Jeep and draw gales of laughter plus ridicule from everyone but the mall crawlers.
 
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Soft bristled brush dipped in the soapy water then clean the headlight through the mesh. It sounds weird, but it works.
 
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I have a set for front a rear stainless steel mesh if your interested. I ordered the black ones and they ship the ss one by mistake, they dint want then back.

I put them on mainly because i like the look, probably will take them off in the near future, you can see the shadow of the pattern with the headlights on and it is a bit annoying.
 
DarkStar357 said:
I get holes in my headlights from rocks sent out on seek and destroy all glass missions. Even my non-working floodlights have holes in them.

Being that I just purchased LED headlights that were $150 and I live in the rough country... are these mesh guards worth their price?

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I have a set on my 06 X. Bought them after a chunk of metal kicked up from a semi on I-80 in Wyoming, and took out one headlight. They have worked well protecting my trucklite's, and I've found a few dents in them from debris.

Cleaning is easy, just pull the guard from the clips, and hinge it up, or down, wipe, press back in.

Ray
 
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DarkStar357 said:
I get holes in my headlights from rocks sent out on seek and destroy all glass missions. Even my non-working floodlights have holes in them.

Being that I just purchased LED headlights that were $150 and I live in the rough country... are these mesh guards worth their price?

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Yeah, if you keep getting rocks busting them out.
 
I’ve broken both factory driving lights and the passenger side headlight twice from gravel roads, it’s not something I would use but I could see the benefit, don’t know why you would need taillight covers unless someone is throwing rocks at you for driving too fast down their gravel road.
 
DarkStar357 said:
Being that I just purchased LED headlights that were $150 and I live in the rough country... are these mesh guards worth their price?
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I'd be more worried about a glass lens (quality LEDs use a polycarbonate lens) but it can't hurt.
 
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