Abstract: The present invention involves a method and apparatus of protecting a lighting element within a parabolic reflective housing. The apparatus involves a lighting element-protective member for use in within a light reflector housing cavity wherein lighting element protrudes into the cavity. A resilient body is provided and is selectively deformable to be frictionally engaged with the inner surface of the reflector housing. An aperture is formed in the resilient body for receiving the lighting element within said aperture. Thus the lighting element is protected within a foam sleeve which abuts the sides of the parabolic reflector for support. Also, method of protecting the lighting element is disclosed comprising the steps of: providing a selectively deformable resilient body; providing an aperture within the resilient body; and inserting the resilient body within the reflector such that the aperture receives and covers the lighting element.