IP Ratings Explained: What IP65, IP67 & IP68 IP69 Mean for Automotive Lighting

What Are IP Ratings?

IP (Ingress Protection) ratings are internationally standardized ratings defined by IEC 60529. They indicate the degree of protection an electrical enclosure provides against solid particles (such as dust and debris) and liquids (such as water and moisture).

How to Read an IP Rating

An IP rating consists of two digits. The first digit (0–6) rates protection against solid objects — from large body parts down to fine dust. The second digit (0–9) rates protection against liquids — from dripping water up to high-pressure jets and full immersion.

For example, IP65 means: fully dust-tight (6) and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction (5).

IP Ratings for Starpoint Lighting Products

All Starpoint Lighting Driving Lights, LED Light Bars, Work Lights, and LED Headlights are rated IP67 or IP68 — meaning they are fully dust-tight and protected against continuous water immersion, making them ideal for off-road and harsh Australian conditions.