Fix Oxidized Headlights

[ezdaar]

Those kits are good for wheels, they suck ass on headlights.

 

[Yukongk]

If it hasn't been mentioned, I restored lights that were worse off than yours with a 3m Kit from auto zone. It attaches to a drill and comes w all the sandpaper you will need.
I would coat them with a permanent coating like Opticoat (the headlight coating, not the regular paint coating) and you will never have to redo them.

 

[CHUBBFRESH]

I just read somewhere that they used toothpaste n two rags and brought their headlights back to life...I'll try and find the link

 

[SLCHOE]

True Brand headlight restoration kit #t601

This is by far the best kit out there. I have probably done over 300 vehicles myself with this product. (Used car department of a Honda Dealership).

The buffing and clearcoat method is flawed. It will look good for a while but the will yellow again.

This stuff is basically a wetsand and clearcoat process but replaces the UV coating you remove when sanding with a superior UV coating in the clearcoat you apply afterwards.

It will make yellow oxidized headlights look just like new again if done correctly.

The shop I work at now was doing the buffing method and it really doesnt even compare. I showed them the method I used and it was night and day. Crystal clear clarity.

 

[JesusArTorres]

Thanks for the help and suggestions. I went ahead and got a Megiuar's kit and I was happy with how it came out.

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Should I still clear coat it though or leave it like this?

 

[nickbaldwin86]

I just used this on all my cars, they look brand new

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g3000-heavy-duty-headlight-restoration-kit/