Abstract: A lens shield assembly and method for protecting recessed vehicular lights, such as the type mounted behind a cutout in an automotive body, from gravel, stone, and other roadway debris. The assembly includes an essentially transparent protective plate that is positionable against an outer vehicle surface (such as a bumper or fender) to cover a cutout behind which a light is recessed. A first retaining member is attachable or fixedly secured to the plate outer region and positioned through the opening in the vehicle surface to secure the plate to the vehicle surface. A clip attaches to an outer region of the plate for sliding engagement along an opening in the plate, and can be positioned against a portion of the vehicle surface which borders the cutout so as to clamp the vehicle surface between the plate and the clip. A fastener such as a screw through the plate opening for coupling the plate to the clip.