Headlight Restoration

[slixx1320]

Slixx, you must have found that huge thread on Autogeek about spar urethane.

If you are coating them with clear coat, or urethane, just remember that to leave them rough sanded to give the coating something to hold on to.

The clear coat will have a much harder time holding on to a completely smooth polished surface.

Don’t worry about how unclear they are after they are just sanded, the clear coat will fill in the sanding marks and make it look nice and clear.

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I've actually tried it both ways, rough surface and finishing it with polish to really clear the plastic. I personally haven't had any issues with it sticking when smooth but everyone's mileage may vary. You are correct for leaving it rough would be the best method as it would have something to grab onto. Once complete. It looks so good the second you apply it, I just wish it stayed that way.

 

[eeritz]

Just replaced mine, not super impressed

I just replaced mine, but the left on isnt draining correctly, not super impressed with it and Im thinking of drilling a hole so it stops fogging over

 

[djkurious]

Sylvania kit worked good for me: SYLVANIA - Headlight Restoration Kit - 3 Easy Steps to Restore Sun Damaged Headlights With Exclusive UV Block Clear Coat, Light Output and Beam Patter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00429NKWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_KCEl46M5iY83E

 

[sport2004]

Sylvania kit worked good for me: SYLVANIA - Headlight Restoration Kit - 3 Easy Steps to Restore Sun Damaged Headlights With Exclusive UV Block Clear Coat, Light Output and Beam Patter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00429NKWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_KCEl46M5iY83E

that looks great

 

[Mtn Guy]

Recently did a restoration on my headlights. I used the Turtle drill oriented kit. For $18 and around 30 minutes of time it was a good buy. I can't comment on how long the treatment lasts though, its been only a month.

https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-240KT-Headlight-Restorer/dp/B074VXQMFL?th=1

 

[AuSeeker]

Sylvania kit worked good for me: SYLVANIA - Headlight Restoration Kit - 3 Easy Steps to Restore Sun Damaged Headlights With Exclusive UV Block Clear Coat, Light Output and Beam Patter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00429NKWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_KCEl46M5iY83E

I got the same kit, after doing research on all the opitions out there this kit came in at the highest rated one and everyone who use it rated it #1 and Motor Trend, Car And Driver and Consumer Reports all says it lasts the longest of all the ones they tested.