Best Headlight Restoration Kits

• Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit : Shiniest Finish.
• Turtle Wax Headlight Lens Restorer : Quickest.
• Griot's Garage Ceramic Restoration Kit : Best For Severe Oxidation.
• 3M Quick Headlight Renewal : Most Affordable.
• Rain-X Headlight Restorer : Best In One Step.

Generally, the restoration will last four to six months before some discoloration returns. However, it will not be as severe and the new oxidation will easily be removed by using the Lens Clarifying Compound.

Essentially they help you sand off the damaged lens coating, then reapply a protective layer. The kits require a bit of elbow grease. Some require an electric drill. “The restoration kits absolutely work, and they're very much a DIY project that you can do in your garage or driveway,” says Stockburger.

The lens is now restored.

3M states that it's good to do this every few months, making me think that this treatment may last 6 months at best before headlights turn yellow again. For an average user, however, expect having to re-do this treatment 2-3 times a year.

Mix car shampoo (or liquid dish soap) with water onto your CleanTools premium wash mitt until it foams for an initial wipe down of the headlight surface. Then, some mix baking soda and vinegar together in a small bucket; you should see them react with one another instantly.

You should get a nice, even coat on the headlights when you are finished. If not, take some spirits and strip the clear coat off and start over. The clear coat helps to add the finishing shine on the headlight, as well as seal up the headlight for protection.

Can a headlight lens be refinished more than once? Yes, a lens can be refinished several times using the 3M Refinishing System. Most lenses are made of polycarbonate material that is 1/8” to a ¼” thick. We are only removing a small fraction, less than 1/32” in most cases, from the overall lens thickness.

Can a headlight lens be refinished more than once? Yes, a lens can be refinished several times using the 3M Refinishing System. Most lenses are made of polycarbonate material that is 1/8” to a ¼” thick. We are only removing a small fraction, less than 1/32” in most cases, from the overall lens thickness.

Sanding headlights once every few months will keep them looking as shiny as they were when you first bought your car.

3M states that it's good to do this every few months, making me think that this treatment may last 6 months at best before headlights turn yellow again. For an average user, however, expect having to re-do this treatment 2-3 times a year.

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