Questions about LED stock Daylight running lights

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by mediahound, Sep 15, 2013.

  1. mediahound

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    Anyone know how hot they get? Can I put a clear film protector over the lens? I want to protect agains rock chips. I tried touching it right after I parked and it was not even warm. It's difficult to try touching it while they are on because as soon as I shift into park, they shut off.

    Also, how many watts do these use?
     
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    They're LEDs and don't get hot. That's why the Five with LED headlights come with mandatory headlight washers as there's no heat to melt off the snow.

    A member has put yellow vinyl overlays on the DRLs.
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    Thanks. Can't say I'm a fan of the yellow but does anyone make re-cut clear pieces that fit?
     
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    Just get a roll of clear fog light protection film from rvinyl.com and cut it yourself. Better yet, remove the lights and wrap it over the edge. It's easy to do. A number of us did this with red rvinyl film on the 3rd brake light to match our Valenti HC taillights.
     
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    Thanks for the suggestions. I may go back to the place that did my clear bra installation and have them do the lights too.
     
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