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Best vehicle headlight restoration kit/solution
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:11 am
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:11 am
One of our vehicles is 10+ years old and the foggy/yellowish headlights have finally gotten to a point they bother me.
Any fairly easy and long lasting solutions for this? I'd ask Google, but there are 1,000,000,000,000 options out there all claiming to be the best.
Any fairly easy and long lasting solutions for this? I'd ask Google, but there are 1,000,000,000,000 options out there all claiming to be the best.
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Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:24 am to CatfishJohn
I’ve used the 3M 4-5 times with good results but they go back to yellow in weeks to months.
The best solution is a cheap $150 Amazon or rock auto assembly replacement if available for your ride. I think I spent even less than that for my Ram and it made it look 5 years newer.
Update: I only spent $80 for a set of aftermarket, OEM-style assemblies. 4 years later and they still look new.
The best solution is a cheap $150 Amazon or rock auto assembly replacement if available for your ride. I think I spent even less than that for my Ram and it made it look 5 years newer.
Update: I only spent $80 for a set of aftermarket, OEM-style assemblies. 4 years later and they still look new.
This post was edited on 6/13/24 at 8:53 am
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:24 am to CatfishJohn
Cant remember exactly which one I got, maybe McGuire's. Just get the one that comes with the sandpaper and the drill attachment to buff the compound. A regular wipe just wont work, you'll need to sand a couple times and get that good polish to really brighten them up. With that kit, I was able to do 4+ sets of headlights.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:30 am to BlackPot
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Cant remember exactly which one I got, maybe McGuire's. Just get the one that comes with the sandpaper and the drill attachment to buff the compound. A regular wipe just wont work, you'll need to sand a couple times and get that good polish to really brighten them up. With that kit, I was able to do 4+ sets of headlights.
Like this?
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:40 am to CatfishJohn
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:45 am to CatfishJohn
any of the ones that use the drill attachment to polish them are great but you ABSOLUTLY HAVE TO seal them after. It's going to look great without sealer but you have to seal them. Put multiple coats of sealer on it or the scratches and pores that are opened up by polishing will dull and yellow again super fast.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:50 am to CatfishJohn
LINK
This works if they are really bad. If you don't want to do this, compound, polish, then wax. I use my buffer and it takes a bit but it works. Some process as paint. None of the other stuff really works. It is the sun oxidizing the plastic.
This works if they are really bad. If you don't want to do this, compound, polish, then wax. I use my buffer and it takes a bit but it works. Some process as paint. None of the other stuff really works. It is the sun oxidizing the plastic.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:53 am to CatfishJohn
ERAKOTE® Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit – Guaranteed To Last As Long As You Own Your Vehicle – Brings Headlights back to Like New Condition - 3 Easy Steps - No Power Tools Required
Now if you want a permanent solution that will last the life of the vehicle, go watch some videos on Youtube where you need alcohol, sand paper, Tack, and 2k clear coat. They come out looking perfect.
Now if you want a permanent solution that will last the life of the vehicle, go watch some videos on Youtube where you need alcohol, sand paper, Tack, and 2k clear coat. They come out looking perfect.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:59 am to CatfishJohn
I did this on my truck two years ago. Still clear today. DA sand down with 1500-2000 grit paper and spray.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 6/13/24 at 10:17 am to Speckhound
Thanks guys!
Posted on 6/13/24 at 10:26 am to CatfishJohn
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Like this?
Yes that's the one I got. Great results.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 11:27 am to CatfishJohn
I replaced the entire lamp assemblies for my rear and front lights on a 2001 tundra for under $200.
I would do it again on a Honda or Toyota but other manufacturers like to design their vehicles so you have to remove the bumper and/or paneling to change them out. frick Nissan in particular.
I would do it again on a Honda or Toyota but other manufacturers like to design their vehicles so you have to remove the bumper and/or paneling to change them out. frick Nissan in particular.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 11:39 am to CatfishJohn
Used the Cerakote kit on my son's and daughter's vehicles.
would do so and again and highly recommend it. Been great.
would do so and again and highly recommend it. Been great.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:45 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
I just used this a mo th ago and it was the first time I’ve used a headlight restoration kit that actually worked.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:57 pm to CatfishJohn
No real need for a kit. Wetsand, polish, and seal with a Ceramic Sealer.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 3:02 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
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No real need for a kit. Wetsand, polish, and seal with a Ceramic Sealer.
That's what is in the kits
Posted on 6/13/24 at 3:08 pm to TDsngumbo
for $17 it's not bad. It's not a permanent fix, but somewhat long term. Problem I have is that my headlights already have cracks along the edges.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 7:44 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
I know it's not what you asked but consider replacing the lights. Shop around online. Some places are reasonable. Not a difficult task to install. Youtube can help.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:33 pm to CatfishJohn
Maguire’s compound
Impact drill
Tire polish brush
Put compound on headlights
Put polish brush in your drill
Polish headlight with compound on it.
Impact drill
Tire polish brush
Put compound on headlights
Put polish brush in your drill
Polish headlight with compound on it.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 8:58 pm to Bayou
May do it one day. Still trying to decide on when we’ll trade in this car.
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