What are eyelashes on car headlights and why are they needed?

Tuning and auto gadgets / From Sergey Vasilenkov

• Types
  Types presented on the Russian market: video

Using vinyl and tinted film for manufacturing

How to make eyelashes for headlights from film: video

Sheet plastic as a material for DIY manufacturing

Plastic option for Audi 80: video

Eyelashes for headlights made of epoxy resin and fiberglass

Video instructions for installing eyelashes on car headlights

Probably every driver has seen cars driving around the city with cute eyelashes on their headlights. Today, eyelashes for headlights are sold in car dealerships, but you can make them yourself.

Why are eyelashes installed on car headlights?

Eyelashes on headlights are narrow linings that are small in size. The cilia help make changes to the shape of the front lighting fixtures. So, rectangular headlights can become semicircular, and vice versa. In addition, the presence of cilia helps protect the surface of the headlight glass from mechanical damage caused by small stones.

Eyelashes on the headlights will give your car a unique elegance

If, in your opinion, installing eyelashes will not distinguish your car from a number of other cars, conduct a simple experiment. Park your car in the parking lot next to the same one, but with eyelashes. The difference will simply catch your eye. It would seem that the eyelashes are such a small thing, but the appearance of the car changes dramatically. And if the eyelashes are installed professionally, this detail will become an important point of the entire exterior.

Simple stylish headlight tuning

With the help of eyelashes you can emphasize the individuality of your car with minimal investment. The stylish and simple accessory began to be used after manufacturers applied a new hood design, which is called “Bed Boy”.

It involves creating an aggressive appearance for the front of the car by covering the upper cut of the headlights with the protruding part of the hood. During the tuning process, changing the hood configuration is quite difficult. It is much easier to install plastic covers on the headlights - cilia, which you can make yourself. They are easy to install and can be removed at any time if necessary. With the hood, such manipulations cannot be performed so quickly and cheaply.

A little about eyelashes

Car headlights
Eyelashes are small pads made of various materials that fit tightly to the surface of the optics and partially cover part of the headlight body. Where do you think, logically, eyelashes are installed? That's right, from above.

Even in the photo they look great. Of course, when the installation is carried out according to all the rules and in compliance with the basic recommendations

And it is important to understand that eyelashes have more than just one function. Yes, the main task is decorative, since they are used as elements to visually change the car

But in addition, eyelashes can protect from minor mechanical damage, various negative atmospheric influences, etc. They should not be considered a full-fledged shield, but they cope with their small protective task with dignity.

Whether to install them or not is up to each individual. I consider their versatility to be an important advantage of such decor with partial protective properties. Eyelashes are relevant for almost any car, regardless of the make, model, generation or year of manufacture.

That is, with the right approach, the decor will look equally advantageous on any car:

• for VAZ 2101;
• Nissan Almera;
• Hyundai Solaris;
• Mitsubishi Lancer;
• Ford Focus;
• Chevrolet Niva;
• Kia Optima;
• Toyota Avensis;
• Honda Pilot;
• UAZ Patriot, etc.

The task is not difficult, but not everyone is ready to take it on with their own hands.

I advise you to try the simplest method of installing eyelashes. If you like the result and want to improve it, move on to more complex methods. Video instructions will further help you with this.

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Manufacturers of automobile accessories offer three types of eyelashes for headlights, the differences of which lie in their purpose and characteristics.

1. Protective. Their main task, as the name suggests, is protection from mechanical damage. To make protective eyelashes, transparent thermoplastic is used, onto which the eyelash pattern fits perfectly.
2. Chrome plated. They are designed to create a harmonious design of the car's exterior. If the car already has chrome parts, then such eyelashes will serve as a good addition to them.
3. Plastic - without exaggeration, they can be called the most common linings. As a rule, they are universal and affordable.

However, often the car owner does not like industrially manufactured linings either because of their appearance or because of poor quality. That’s why many people prefer to make eyelashes with their own hands. It costs no more than buying factory products.

Types presented on the Russian market: video

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ThQgiDYAQi0

Craftsmen use several methods to make eyelashes. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, each owner chooses the option that best suits his requirements and needs.

Benefits of overlays

the ability to minimize the gap between the hood and the headlights;

creating an original appearance of the front of the car;

simplicity and low cost of tuning;

Flaws:

some difficulties with fastening;

the likelihood of losing eyelashes when moving at high speeds.

LEDs as the basis for fashionable headlights

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There are eyelashes that are mounted in the headlight housing, namely, from LED strip. However, on July 21, 2021, a new law was introduced to tighten measures for installing tuning. Ordinary eyelashes are not prohibited if their presence does not interfere with the supply of light.

LED tuning elements look stylish: it’s a pity that they are prohibited

But the installation of LED eyelashes is a change in the design of lighting fixtures not provided for by the manufacturer (except for those cases where LED eyelashes were installed on exactly the same model, but in a different configuration). For this, according to current legislation, you may face a completely legal deprivation of your driver's license for a period of 6 to 12 months. Is the game worth the candle? You decide.

Tuning does not have to be expensive and labor-intensive

Even without special training, you can create an original part with your own hands in a few hours, which will attract the attention of other car enthusiasts. Tuning your favorite car yourself is always a pleasant and interesting experience that you will remember every day when you look at the transformed car.

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Application of plastic

A more effective and impressive option would be a plastic eyelash. Buying material will not be difficult. Plus, there are a number of studios where you can get your decor done quickly and professionally. Moscow alone has dozens of such tuning studios.

But since the price is high, we do everything ourselves.

To work you will need:

First you will need to remove the headlight, and work with it in a dismantled state. Unlike the use of films, plastic lashes require removal of the optics.

Typically, headlights are held in place by a few bolts at the top and a mount at the bottom. How exactly they are removed depends on the specific car.

After dismantling the element, follow this algorithm:

• cut a piece of plastic, the dimensions of which will cover the surface of the optics with allowances on the sides;
• give the material an approximate shape of the future eyelash;
• attach plastic to the headlight;
• turn on the hairdryer and start heating the material;
• gradually the plastic will become softer and more flexible;
• give the workpiece a shape;
• wait for it to cool down;
• remove the workpiece from the headlight;
• Mark the desired geometry of the eyelash with a pencil, adding an allowance of literally 0.3 mm;
• trim off excess;
• sand the edges;
• degrease the headlight itself and the plastic blank;
• Use sealant or tape to secure the eyelashes.

I recommend that you provide protection for the glass of the headlight itself in advance so as not to damage it during the heating process with a hairdryer. Cover with some thick material and gently move the hairdryer over the surface without touching other areas.

Also, the plastic will then need to be cleaned, primed and painted if it does not exactly match the color of the body.

Eyelashes for headlights made of epoxy resin and fiberglass

This option for making eyelashes is the most labor-intensive, but the quality of the product when used is at a very high level. At the same time, all the bends and design features are repeated down to the smallest detail. It is with the help of this method that eyelashes are obtained well for foreign-made cars, the headlights of which are heavily slicked, and their surface is curved in both planes. And covers for headlights with a corrugated surface can generally be made only in this way.

To make eyelashes, you will need the following tools and materials:

• fiberglass;
• epoxy resin, and if you don’t have it, you can use epoxy glue;
• household tape and masking tape;
• a brush with short and hard bristles;
• roller of small width;
• rubber gloves to protect the surface of the hands;
• respirator to protect the respiratory tract of a worker.

It is better to remove the headlights from the car before starting work. Firstly, it will be more convenient to work with them, and secondly, it eliminates the possibility of staining the surface of the hood or bumper with resin.

The surface of the headlight is covered with masking tape, onto the surface of which the contours of the eyelashes are applied.

The removed headlights are placed on a surface covered with oilcloth. The surface of the headlight is covered with household tape. Painting tape is glued over it. The latter should be applied in such a way that the joints of household tape are glued - this is done to eliminate the possibility of particles of epoxy resin or glue penetrating the headlight.

The contours of the eyelashes are drawn on the surface of the masking tape using a marker. This is necessary in order to determine the limit of gluing thin or thick fiberglass.

However, we must remember that thin fiberglass allows layers to be applied more accurately, especially in places where the glass is sharply curved. Making blanks using thin fiberglass will require more time.

Sequence of work:

1. Fiberglass is cut into narrow strips. Their length should be slightly greater than the width of the headlight.
2. Epoxy glue is diluted at the rate of 1 part hardener to 10 parts glue. Violation of the proportions can lead to the glue hardening too early or taking a very long time to harden. In this case, the strength characteristics will be violated.
3. Next, put on rubber gloves and apply a thin layer of resin to the tape. In this case, the contour of the drawn overlays should overlap by approximately one centimeter.
4. We lay thin fiberglass fabric on the resulting layer of resin. Its surface is rolled with a small roller until the epoxy resin shows through.
5. Another layer of epoxy glue is applied to the fiberglass with a brush, on top of which the fiberglass is again placed. In this case, the edge of the new layer should overlap the boundaries of the first by five millimeters. And again the surface must be rolled until the resin passes through the pores of the fabric. As a result of the roller treatment, all air bubbles should be completely removed from the space between the layers.
6. The last layer of fiberglass is generously filled with epoxy resin. The total thickness of all layers must be at least 4 mm. The finished product is left for about a day to allow the epoxy resin to dry completely. The headlight should be positioned in such a way that the surface of future eyelashes is strictly horizontal. This will avoid smudges and unevenness.
7. After the resin has completely dried, the covers are removed from the headlights. As a rule, this is not difficult to do - the surface of household tape is very slippery and masking tape comes off easily.
8. Now you need to remove all the tape from the surface of the headlights and wash them with some solvent or gasoline.
9. A pattern is applied to the eyelash blank with a marker, according to which it is cut using an electric jigsaw or grinder.
10. The cut trims are tried on the headlights. If everything is normal, then the surface of the eyelashes is treated with sandpaper. First, rough sanding is used, and then finishing is done using fine sandpaper.
11. The surface, treated to a perfectly smooth state, is primed and painted to match the color of the car body. In this case, as a rule, after applying the first layer of paint, small defects are revealed. They can be removed using finishing putty. The surface is again sanded, primed and painted. At least 3 layers of paint must be applied.
12. Well-dried eyelashes are attached to the headlights using double-sided tape.

Preparing the optics

Since we will make the workpiece directly on the glass, we begin the process by dismantling the optics. This is necessary to simplify the process of applying layers of fiberglass to the headlights.

Sequencing:

1. We clean the surface of the headlights from various types of contaminants.
2. Seal the glass with masking tape.
3. We check the sealed areas for unfinished areas (this procedure is necessary to ensure the glass is protected from sticking of the resin). It is impossible to remove hardened resin without the help of special means.
4. Next, we proceed directly to applying a layer of resin to the surface, carefully attaching the fiberglass to the resin. Tip: to give extra strength, lay the filigree in several layers. Each layer must be allowed to dry before applying the next.
5. After this, you just need to wait about three to six hours until the resin dries completely.
6. After complete drying, the workpiece must be removed from the work surface.
7. Using the same technology, blanks are made for the second headlight.

Then everything is extremely simple: you need to start designing the eyelashes. At this stage, you can give free rein to your imagination and bring your ideas to life. If your imagination refuses to help, then you can look for inspiration on the Internet - there are a huge number of stores selling similar decorative elements. You can borrow several original ideas from them.

Adhesive tape

Today you can find any colors and textures of self-adhesive film to make eyelashes for headlights from it.

The easiest way to make eyelashes is to use “self-adhesive”. To work with the film, no special skills or tools are required, it is cheap, you don’t have to paint it, you can choose any color, you don’t need to remove the headlights, and the entire process of making eyelashes will take you no more than 40 minutes.

It would seem that these are continuous advantages, but they are also disadvantages at the same time. The film is inexpensive, but it looks cheap on the car, does not require painting - and does not exactly match the body color, it is easy to use - and therefore anyone can do the same.

In addition, the service life of the film on the headlights is limited: the edges of the “self-adhesive” after washing lift up and tear, dirt gets clogged into scratches from stones, and after only 3 months of driving on Russian roads, such tuning will not improve, but will spoil the appearance of the car. Keep in mind that 10 years ago, when stores were not yet overflowing with car accessories, tuning studios were developed only in the capital, and ordering tuning via the Internet was just becoming a reality, eyelashes made from film could cause admiration and a desire to “do the same.” Today it is difficult to surprise anyone with them.

Chevrolet car tuning element - stickers made of self-adhesive paper

How to glue eyelashes from film

To make such elements yourself, you need the following kit:

• sheet of self-adhesive film;
• scissors or stationery knife;
• degreaser;
• clean cotton rag;
• paper and pencil.

When making eyelashes, it is recommended to follow a certain sequence of actions.

1. Attach a sheet of paper to the headlight and outline the boundaries of the future eyelash. We advise you to make it not according to the size of the visible part of the headlight, but with a complete overlap with the part that is under the hood, as well as with a slight overlap with the parts adjacent to the radiator grille and fender.
2. Make a sketch of the future sticker on paper. Don't forget to take into account the overlap on the part of the headlight that is hidden under the hood.
3. Cut out the finished drawing and use the resulting stencil to transfer it to the back side of the film.
4. For the second headlight, flip the stencil over and draw an outline on the reverse side. To prevent the film from showing through, it is better to glue it in two layers and only then cut it out.
5. Clean the headlight from dirt, degrease, wait for the degreaser to dry, carefully glue the eyelashes and admire the result.

Of course, changing the appearance of a car for just 100–200 rubles (the cost of a sheet of film) is a big temptation. But if you want to get a high-quality result, we advise you to overcome this temptation. The film is suitable for beginners for their first experiments with the appearance of a car, and will also be very convenient for “trying on” the shape and color of a future eyelash on a headlight.

Carbon film coatings do not decorate the car, but give it a cheaper look

Making your own eyelashes for headlights

Before you make eyelashes for the headlights with your own hands, you need to pay attention to the fact that there are two most popular ways to do this work, such as:

1. Plastic linings. It is believed that their production is one of the simplest. In order to get started, you must first prepare a film or thin plastic. The procedure for cutting out a shape from these materials does not require special knowledge or effort. Initially, you need to draw the profile of the future eyelash, and then carefully cut it out with scissors or a stationery knife. Following this, it is recommended to sand the edges to make them look more attractive.

It is very important to consider the shape of the headlight before cutting. In no case should the external optical devices of the car be covered, as this will be a violation of traffic rules, which, in turn, can cause problems with the traffic police

1. Fiberglass or epoxy linings. Using such eyelashes on headlights is a more unique and original way to improve the appearance of a car. To make this type of accessory, you must first purchase fiberglass and epoxy resin. You also need putty mixture, masking tape, sealant, double-sided tape, sandpaper and paint.

The procedure for cutting out eyelashes does not require special knowledge or effort.

If it was decided to carry out tuning the headlights on a VAZ 2109 using the second method, you need to pay attention to the features of this process. The headlight needs to be removed first

As a rule, it is fixed to the vehicle body with 4 bolts. Once this stage of the work is completed, you need to cover the glass surface with masking tape.

Next, you should prepare four strips of fiberglass or epoxy resin. In the future, they will need to be gradually carefully applied in several layers to the surface. Each of them must dry for 4-5 hours before proceeding with further actions.

Manufacturing process

When making eyelashes, you need to take into account one small nuance - the final result of the work should not interfere with the normal operation of the car's optics. Working with small parts requires perseverance, patience and attentiveness, as well as basic tool skills. The main material for manufacturing is fiberglass. Some craftsmen who have reached certain heights in this matter also use other materials. We will focus on the classic manufacturing option using fiberglass. In addition, we will need: masking tape, some putty and epoxy resin.

Before applying resin and fiberglass, the headlights must be protected with masking tape.

Fiberglass

For several reasons, this is the most difficult execution option: there is no ready-made material (the trim will have to be sculpted from scratch), the headlight must be dismantled, and painting is required. But the result is worth the effort: if you set out to make eyelashes from fiberglass, you will end up with a high-quality, durable product.

Easy way to make, paint and install

To make fiberglass eyelashes we need the following set of tools:

• crosshead screwdriver;
• masking tape;
• pencil;
• brush;
• epoxy resin;
• several sheets of fiberglass;
• primer;
• clean cotton rag;
• degreaser;
• putty;
• three narrow spatulas (3, 5 and 8 cm);
• grinding machine (grinder with grinding wheels or long and hard manual labor);
• acrylic paint;
• sandpaper;
• varnish

We dismantle the headlight and begin the process of installing the eyelashes.

1. We cover the headlight with masking tape (to avoid accidental contact with resin, it is better to cover it completely, and not just the part on which the eyelash will be placed).
2. We decide on the shape, make a stencil and cut out fiberglass fabric on it (from 2 to 5 layers for each eyelash; the quantity will depend on the quality of the fiberglass fabric and the volume of epoxy resin), with allowances for polishing the edges.
3. We begin to create a blank: using a brush, place a thin layer of epoxy resin on the headlight, carefully apply a pre-cut sheet of fiberglass, press, smooth and leave to dry. This is a slow process, the layer can dry from 1 to 5 hours, depending on the temperature and humidity in the room.
4. After complete drying, apply subsequent layers in the same way.
5. Then we remove the workpiece, correct the shape with coarse sandpaper and carefully sand the edges, removing the most obvious roughness on the eyelash.

And then we work according to the standard scheme, which was described above. We degrease, apply putty, wait until it dries, and sand. Degrease, prime, sand. We degrease, paint and varnish, wait until it dries.

Photo gallery: proven method of making eyelashes

We install it on the headlight using double-sided tape or sealant. Let's enjoy the victory! A lot of time and effort was spent, but such eyelashes look great and will delight the eye for many years.

We create car eyelashes ourselves

We said above that headlight covers are made from different materials. Not surprisingly, the procedure for creating plastic examples is different from making fiberglass and vinyl ones. We will inform you about the features of each right now.

Made of plastic

An affordable and simple way to transform the appearance of an iron horse is to make plastic eyelashes for it.

To create them you will need:

• sheet of plastic 2-3 mm thick. You can find them at the car market or in a car accessories store. If you couldn’t buy something like this there, then try to find them in advertising agencies or art boutiques;
• double sided tape;
• scissors;
• sandpaper;
• paper;
• pencil;
• white spirit or solvent;
• self-adhesive film – optional.

On a piece of paper, draw a sketch of future eyelashes and cut them out. Apply paper eyelashes to the optics. Make sure they are the right size and shape. Transfer the template to plastic

Cut it out. Sand the edges carefully with sandpaper. Degrease the headlights by wiping them with a cloth soaked in white spirit or solvent. Wait for them to dry completely. Place your eyelashes on double-sided tape

Ready!

If desired, the color of the overlays can be changed by covering them with self-adhesive tape.

It is possible to make from plastic not just simple headlight covers, but real eyelashes rising upward. This kind of tuning is in great demand among car ladies, as the car turns from a formidable stallion into a charming pony.

To complete the project, you will need the same materials and tools as listed above, as well as a hair dryer.

1. Draw eyelashes on paper. Make sure they are the right size for the headlights.
2. Duplicate them on a sheet of plastic. Cut it out.
3. Fold them up a little. You may need a hair dryer at this stage as the heated plastic is more pliable.
4. Install eyelashes. You can admire it!

Fiberglass

The most reliable and durable are those made from fiberglass. We warn you right away - the process of making them takes more time and effort than the presented options. But the result is worth it.

Prepare:

• fiberglass;
• polyester resin;
• putty;
• masking tape;
• double sided tape;
• paper;
• sandpaper;
• brush;
• degreaser;
• paint.

1. Before proceeding to the main stage, it is necessary to dismantle the headlights and cover them with masking tape. Some brave souls ignore the requirement, but in this case you take full responsibility upon yourself.
2. Draw a sketch of future eyelashes on paper, transfer it to fiberglass, we recommend leaving a small reserve just in case.
3. Saturate a piece of fiberglass with resin and glue it to the headlight. Apply several more layers of resin-soaked fabric on top. Wait for it to dry.
4. Remove the trim. Trim the edges and smooth the surface with putty. If desired, paint or varnish the structure to give it a glossy finish.
5. Using double-sided tape, attach the eyelashes to a glass surface that has been previously degreased with white spirit or solvent.

By the way, you can glue the overlays using silicone and/or sealant; if you choose them, be sure to cover the place of contact with the material with double-sided tape.

From film

The easiest and cheapest way is to make your own eyelashes from vinyl film. All you need is:

• black film;
• scotch;
• scissors;
• tracing paper;
• degreaser.

1. On tracing paper, draw the shape of the future trims. Make sure they fit well with the headlight.
2. Transfer the outline onto the self-adhesive and cut it out.
3. Glue the eyelashes. For best results, the surface must be degreased.

If you stick several layers of film, the eyelashes will be denser. Experiment!

Keep in mind that vinyl film overlays are considered the most short-lived, so before choosing them, think twice.

They say that it is better to see once than to hear 100 times, so we attach a video that presents the whole process in detail:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=jFBdHbtL64k

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Using vinyl and tinted film for manufacturing

This method is the simplest and fastest, and when used, it takes 5-10 minutes to make products. True, they will look worse than those that require a lot of time and a large amount of materials to produce.

Making eyelashes from film is quick and easy

If you narrow the headlights using a black film, then such eyelashes will look harmonious on cars of the same color, but not very well on cars of a different color. But this problem can be easily solved, since finding a film that harmoniously matches the color of the car today is not at all difficult.

Having opted for vinyl film used for car wrapping, the driver can give free rein to his imagination. After all, its color range, sold through car dealerships, is very wide. And eyelashes cut from carbon-fiber vinyl will look very original.

How to make eyelashes for headlights from film: video

Among other things, headlight light does not pass through the vinyl film, while the tint film does. And in this case, the material for making eyelashes can be picked up near workshops that specialize in wrapping cars with vinyl - they always have a lot of waste.

Before you start making eyelashes, you need to make a cast of them. For this purpose, the upper part of the surface of the headlights should be covered with masking tape. This must be done so that it does not reach the central part a little. After this, using a pencil or marker, a drawing of future eyelashes is applied to the tape. It should be taken into account that too wide eyelashes can significantly reduce the luminous flux of headlights. And they won’t look very stylish.

Next, the tape is cut along the drawn lines. After this, you need to move some distance away from the car and look at what the eyelashes look like from different angles. If necessary, necessary adjustments should be made.

If everything is satisfactory, then the tape is carefully removed and the non-adhesive side is applied to the tape glued to the second headlight. The outlines of the template are copied onto it and the second set of cilia is cut out. The tape removed from both headlights is pasted onto the film. To do this, select the side on which there is no transparent protection. Now you can cut eyelashes from the film with scissors.

The resulting products are applied with the adhesive side to the surface of the headlights, which is previously degreased with a solvent. If the shape of the headlights is too convex, then the film must be molded during the sticker process. A hair dryer is used for this purpose.

Sheet plastic as a material for DIY manufacturing

Currently, a lot of plastic has appeared on sale, sold in sheets of different thicknesses. And it is this that can be used to make eyelashes for headlights. Just don’t buy heat-resistant plastic for this purpose, since it cannot be given the required shape by heating.

Plastic option for Audi 80: video

You can use sheet plastic with a thickness of no more than one and a half millimeters. It is attached to the headlight using double-sided tape, without heating. But, as experience shows, it is better to use plastic with a thickness of about 2.5 mm. It will not only be more reliable, but also more beautiful.

The preliminary work for making the template is the same as in the previous case. The only difference is that to cut out the eyelashes you will have to use an electric jigsaw rather than scissors. The cut blanks must be applied to the headlights to determine the need for changes.

Next, the edges are processed to a rounded state. For this purpose, you can use either a fine file or a grinder. The flat surface is treated with waterproof sandpaper No. 600. This is done so that the adhesion coefficient of the surface increases during subsequent treatment with a primer. The latter is an acrylic two-component primer.

But before priming and painting the plastic eyelashes, they should be formatted according to the shape of the headlights. A hair dryer is used for this. The surface of the plastic is heated to a plastic state, after which it is given the desired shape. This will increase the reliability of attaching the plastic eyelashes to the surface of the headlights using double-sided tape.

If you don’t have a hair dryer at hand, you can get by with a regular kettle. At the same time, it is even more convenient to work with it than with a hairdryer, since in this case both hands are free. The water in the kettle is brought to a boil, and a plastic part is brought to its spout, the surface of which is heated by the steam.

With little effort, the heated part can be given the required shape, after which the exposure to steam stops. In this case, it is necessary to keep the part in the given position until the plastic cools completely. It is recommended to bend the cilia in stages to achieve their ideal fit to the surface of the headlights. The finished product is secured using double-sided tape.