The TRUTH about OFF & Toothpaste vs Headlights! (+Update on WD 40)
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2018
- I had to do an update from my last WD 40 vs Headlights video. I also decided to see if the MYTH was true if OFF would restore the yellow foggy part of my headlights. I used OFF bug spray on one headlight and toothpaste on the other to see what happens !
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this is bullshit
Dude just get over it, get some clear coat spray and be done already...
Mr.goofie
in case you haven't figured it out, its because the outer layer of plastic is cracking and peeling on a micro level, tiny cracks that diffuse the plastic and its caused by the sun. what you need is something clear and liquid that goes into the cracks and then hardens. the WD 40 simply washed off
You should take some hot soapy water and clean the oils off the headlights and then do it properly.
Specifically what clearcoat spray do you use? I think this technique would work on stereo turntable dust covers. Filling the cracks that diffuse the light makes pretty good sense. Trying to reestablish that clarity by removing material would present a very vulnerable surface to the elements. I suppose. I'm no expert by any means.
If only the headlamps were still made of heavy glass, this wouldn't be an issue.
THEY USETO BE.BUT THE CAR COMPANIES FOUND ANOTHER MULTIMILLION DOLLAR INDUSERY TO RIP US OFF
I wish there were aftermarket glass alternatives at least!
CAFE standards killed the glass headlight.
Yes, so true but you know its all about the money for car manufacturer's!?!?
Guess that's the price you pay for great weather?
Issue with my car being on the North Coast of England... Seagull poo every day, I keep a bucket on the drive to clean it off😭
the Off didn't really help clear my headlight lens, but there have been no mosquito bites anywhere on the grill for the past month.
Hahahahahaha funny
Jim Keogh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Damien Har!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I am so putting off on my car! I live in BUGLAND!
Back in the day, our headlights were made of real glass. Never had to worry about it.
you talking about "I'm too cheap to go buy another headlight" lmaoooooooo ME TOOOOOO
If the headlight manufacturers did their job properly nobody would have this problem! One could accept this happening after 20 years, but not a few years. Unacceptable!
Hey as long as they are pretty when you drive it off the lot! The excuse I get for Lexan vs good ole glass is weight and durability. Weight maybe but durability? Granted glass would require the lens to be ribbed on the inside and you would lose the clarity of a Lexan housing.
Mine is 22 and has very minimal fading. Slight spots here and there, but def. Not the whole headlight. I lived on a farm for 4 years parking in the sun, It might have happened over that time. I thought it was glass but it's also not the type of plastic on newer cars🤔... it's a Daewoo Lanos 1999.
The reason why the lenses get that way is bc it's made of plastic. When we had glass lenses that didn't happen.
Yea fr like wtf
planned obsolescence
They knew what they were doing.
I’ve been having a really rough time lately but you not only gave me a smile but also a genuine laugh with your word “scratchly.” Thank you!! And great idea with the off, I never woulda thought of it
I’m gunna start brushing my teeth with Off!
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I knoooo 😂😂😂😂
Uh no please don’t!
“Toothpaste isnt meant to clean and restore”
I bet your wife was impressed when she saw the dirty bathroom towel! 😁
No matter what you use to clean your headlight lens, the trick is to scrub horizontally ONLY. The cloudiness is crazing cause by dust impact and UV deterioration. If you scrub round and round or both sideways and up and down, it aligns some of the crazing but scrubbing in one direction only leaves a clearer and longer lasting lens.
This is true when polishing anything especially metal, i.e. aluminum & brass. It’s the aligning of the base that makes it shiny. 😊
" Remember, I'm not a scientist. I'm just a dude spraying OFF on some headlights". Absolute gold. Haha
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What if you cover it with the protective film immediately after polishing ?
What does off is suppose to be is it like a miskito killer??
😆 I was reading this comment just as he was saying it in the video
Compound and if you have buffing wheel definitely makes a difference than seal it with a good polish to prevent future damage
Need to add two more steps to the OFF option, 1. put polish and 2. clear coat for UV protection, will make it last longer
What causes the headlight lenses to get cloudy like that is something called "crazing" - which is when the UV light from the sun attacks the outer surface of the plastic and causes a lot of microscopic cracks in the surface. This diffuses the light hitting the surface instead of letting it through and makes it look cloudy.
Liquid products like OFF and WD-40 and even water, just fill in the cracks and make it look clear again. Of course, water evaporates quicker than oils, so it doesn't last as long, but even the oils will eventually wash away or evaporate and the headlights are still crazed like before.
If you had washed that OFF off with soap and water, it would have looked like it did before.
What actually works is plain old cheap buffing compound, a clean rag, and about 10 minutes of scrubbing in small circles all over the lens. The toothpaste will work some, but you need to scrub it on with a rag and not a toothbrush, plus you need to scrub a lot longer than five minutes.
Buffing compound has a little more aggressive abrasive, so it works faster than toothpaste, but it still takes some time and elbow grease.
It basically ablates the cracked surface and gets down to a new, smooth surface. It will stay clearer longer, but eventually will have to be done again due to continued crazing by the sun. My experience is that I have to do it every 12 to 18 months, depending on the car.
The most accurate description of what happened in the video! And the most underrated as i see it! People don't understand some basic things...it' common sense and logic thinking. In his case, toothpaste would have worked but you need to put some work into it- as in everything in this f** life! People are looking only for quick and wonder fixes that mostly don't exist. Things don't work this way. Most of the time you need to put a bit of effort into whatever you're doing to get good results; valid for most things in this world. Period.
Thanks for this educational comment.
If you use a fine sandpaper, like velvet almost, you get the yellowed oxidation off. Called wet sanding. Then after totally dry, spray lightly with a gloss, non-yellowing, UV top coat for plastic. You won't have to do it again.
@John Akston it might have to be done over, but not from the yellowing. The guy I watched on youtube put three coats of cleargloss on. It might last til you get a new car. I followed his directions and am quite happy with my car from 2000. The yellowing stained the driveway!
Well put Lazy D.
Best description yet.
Many year sago we traveled to a place where insect repellant was necessary, so we bought some stuff that had a very high content of DEET. Much higher than OFF! During the trip it leaked and the plastic cosmetics bag my wife had it in partially melted, so yes, DEET is a solvent to plastics.
Love your videos buddy! You’re a lot of fun and are teaching me how to be more light-hearted about stuff like this. Love ya brother…..keep up the fun. You’re a great guy.
The problem with DEET is the chemical reaction softens the polycarbonate lens on the headlight. It will clear up the haze but the haze will comeback pretty quick. You need to apply a UV protectant to maintain the clarity.
So use off then suntan oil? Got it!!
What people fail to tell you is that toothpaste works like rubbing compound...you rinse your headlights and put a quarter sized amount on your buffing wheel and polish your headlights on high speed. Then make sure you follow up with headlight polish to prevent your shiny headlights from fading in the sun. Restoring headlights is basically removing the damaged top coat of plastic. The problem with all restore jobs is that you end up removing the hard factory finish so you keep having to polish with rubbing compound and polish it once a year to maintain it.
The toothpaste would probably have worked better if you worked it in with a rag. That way it would work much like a rubbing compound or wet sanding. Actually buffing is still probably the best option in my opinion.
Actually the toothpaste does work . Put the paste on with your finger rubbing in a circular motion once you cover the whole light use a clean damp rag and rub hard circular about 5 to 10 minutes rinse off throughly let dry then rinse off a second time then dry with clean cloth. Next step buy PPF .. 3M paint protection film and place this over your head lights film will last about 5 years . replace when needed .
That bathroom towel will
Never be the same again
I bet Samantha did not like you using that nice towel!
lol
You’re in big trouble when she sees that towel! And who’s toothbrush is that?...
The bottom
The toothpaste,brush,towel and the can of OFF was his wife's LOL
Yeah anytime you wet something it's going to remove the flaws, depending on the depth of the damage no different than cleaning your silver set
That's what she said
I use copper cleaner and polish.
I used OFF on my Tahoe headlights a year ago. Sprayed on and cleaned off, then sprayed on and let dry without rubbing it off. I was amazed and it still looks pretty good a year later.
just got me a tahoe 👀and will do as you said. THANKS😃👋
faithlilis - Don't spay bug repellant anywhere on your truck or car. It will ruin the paint. Spray it onto a rag and carefully wipe your headlights.
Harmless fun and entertaining! Thanks ~ all the way from New York!
Thanks for watching !
Hey, loved your inference of what works. Using the Off every weekend for a month might be even better for long term. Then once a month. The light assembly on my 2009 BMW 328i cost $1,200 apiece to have replaced. If I do it the assembly’s cost $1,900.
I think it’s worth me cleaning them once a month with Off bug spray.
I’m going to try the bug spray on my outdoor light fixture that has yellowed.
Thanks.
Did you melt your headlight plastic off yet? Thats what using spray long term can do
This recent video showed "Repel" working very well. Will try it. WTHeck.
No six packs were harmed in this video 😂. Thanks man! My entertainment for the night!
I used to work at a car parts place and someone showed me using Meguiar's Marine one step compound to clean (used to clean gel coats on boats, so it's gentle) the headlights. We used a regular wax applicator pad and went to work. Yep, you gotta apply some elbow grease. Once they are clean and shiny, you give the headlights a nice coat of the Meguiars wax to keep them protected which lasted a couple of months. Reapply the wax and it kept the headlights clear.
I've also used the bug spray, it works, but over time it clouds up again. The clear coat spray idea is a good one.
O.k.
Scratch-ily😂😂😂I love your personality. Thx for the info. Im going to have my boys do this until we can restore the lights properly. I hope that you do more vids like this. You have talent on camera definitely🤗🐾
thanks!
Thanks for the video, Yak. After spending the evening watching video's and reading comments, I've sanded, wiped with mineral spirits, and clearcoated the front lenses. Looks great - so far (1 hour). Gotta say that the claims that the hazing comes from UV can't be the case. The rear lenses on my 2004 Lexus are very clear with no treatment. Hmmm... same sun, different end of the car. I suspect the highway-driving sand-blasting over the last 16 years and 190,000 miles are the cause of the front lense issue. The less one drives, the better it gets for everybody.
I was told it's where water 💦💧💦 or condensation gets behind them, n heat up all day, so plastic almost cooks, sounds reasonable but I'm grasping at miracle 😆🤣❣️... The kits do work for few months, but I have to do again for winter ❄️ n rain ☔❣️
My theory is that the motor oil residues on the roads, or the residue from the road itself, gets misted up onto your headlights when it's raining and you're getting misted by the person in front of you. I think the residue degrades the plastic. But that's just my theory.
There is a clear coat over front headlights. The front lens' have a different softer plastic so as not to crack or break when rocks hit them. The rear lights have a harder plastic lens.
Apply a protectant after cleaning the lights. No matter the cleaning method, the finish won't last long without it.
What protective product would you suggest?
@@MusicGoodies- Any spray can of clear coat would work. Nu Finish or McGuires. In addition to looking incredible, they will easily stay in that condition for another 6 months.
The absolute best way to clean these up. Start off with 600 grit sand paper sand it until the whole thing is hazy. Then go to 1000 grit. Then move to 2000 grit. Then get some good wax and a buffer. It will last a very long time. I do them all the time for people at work.
After the 2000 go to a 2500 or 3000 grit wet sand.Blow them off with some air/wipe them dry tape the trucks front off and spray them with clear coat. Then wet sand that with a 3000,dry and spray or wipe a thin layer of clear coat on and it will last for years. A friend taught me this and My trucks headlights after about 6yrs still look great.. Thats probaly the most permanent way to go..
Very true... This is the way
Yep. I bought a little portable sander just for headlights.
Yes but for those not wanting to deal with the clear coat, just end it with a synthetic wax, reapply every 6 months (or sooner if you drive a lot).
I sprayed. Mine with clear coat it fills in the scratches
I use an electric grinder on mine, and it ground all the plastic off, no plastic no problem
😂😂
If you want to clean your head light plastic, use a wet 3000 grit sand paper, keep the water hose dribbling on the plastic as you rub in circles.
After you have cleaned the gunk off,
Then use chrome polish and a buffer wheel to polish back to a shine.
THEN MOST IMPORTANTLY
SPRAY THE CLEAN HEADLIGHTS WITH UV PROTECTIVE CLEAR PAINT!!!
You should be able to get all the necessary stuff at your local hardware store.
This is a ONE TIME AND DONE FIX!
At least for me it has been.
I'm retired. I don't drive at night. No headlight problems. 😁
they say you need to put auto polish on after you clean the head light lens and Everytime you polish your vehicle it stops the uv rays from messing them up.
No matter what method is used to clean and clear the Haze, doesn't it need some protective layer to keep it clear for some time?
Yes, that's what I figured out. Found Cerakote Headlight restoration on Amazon and eBay.
OFF DOES eat away the plastic, thats how it works...just like the sandpaper does in the first step of headlight restoration kits. But after that top layer of plastic is gone, you need to seal the exposed plastic and then protect it from UV damage to keep the plastic clear long term
I did the kit and did it right after about 2 weeks it came back..so will be doing the off and keep up with it...thanks
I bought some buffing compound and that worked pretty well, mine were in really bad shape.
Use brasso it's what we used in the Navy to clean jet canopies, works great on the small cracks.
Can't believe you used that beautiful hand towel!
Some Barkeepers Friend Clean and Polish powder with a sponge/scouring pad will work wonders on that bathroom sink and sink drain. I wonder if it'll shine up the headlight lenses too?
I used off. It worked for two years ( a couple times), but eventually it started to lightly melt the plastic. Of course I live in Florida, it’s hot.
Yup, because everyone knows when you are going for a polished clear glass finish, making your compound extra gritty is the way to go....
I use the OFF Deep Woods Towelettes. Only takes a couple minutes and it lasts about 6 months. It gets me through inspection every year in Pennsylvania.
I’ve tried W40 and its good as new and now I aso tried this OFF and man.....it dis a well done job too 👍. Liked all y’all videos including Kayak fishing’s as well.
I've been told to wet sand with super fine grain sandpaper, then spray with polyurethane.
"Scratchly" is definitely a word now, Thank you! I'll be also using " Funnest " as well 😂🤣😂😂
lol
I saw old times glass headlight for sale at Walmart for $9., my plastic encased headlight bulbs $20 each. Never heard of glass headlights turning yellow. Sometime new ain’t better.
Great video. I agree that some of these restoration kits are expensive and they usually are a one-car application. So I'm curious, how long did the Off last?
I suppose you like to waste your time a lot ..
@@simonethier5793 damn why not let him learn from his mistakes bro why be a ass to others who done nothing to you bro need to take that shit to whoever pissed you off not people on CZcams stop bullying screen warrior
Been using colgate for years to buff scratches out of CDs. Don't use a toothbrush though use paper towel or soft cloth. Elbow grease a must
What's elbow greas?
@@lauratorres6453 physical work, especially vigorous polishing.
at 0:28 I got distracted by the impression of Will Ferrell's impression of Harry Carey.
I used the turtle wax kit with an electric buffer...then used a good quality auto paint supplier clear coat with UV protector...worked GREAT...only wish I sprayed the clear when it wasn't 35 degrees outside, otherwise it would have been perfect....great video for a quick fix though with the OFF spray
I've used Ben's 30% deet and it actually melts the film off of the headlight vs cleaning or filling cracks as some people think it does. You can feel it start to get tacky, then see it start to remove the foggy layer altogether. Once it's looking clear, one last wet wipe to allow it to glaze over and you're set for 6-8 months or longer. Fastest, cheapest and easiest method to restore headlights imo.
Do you just spray it on and let it sit?
@@LarissaNicole1 I sprayed it on a rag or sock flipped inside out, then smeared it across the headlight housing evenly. Sprayed the sock again and slowly wiped it side to side from the top to bottom until I felt and saw the hazy layer begin to dissolve. Repeat once or twice more and then with a clean part of the sock, spray it pretty wet so you can coat the entire headlight with a wet/gloss coat and let it dry. I spray the sock away from my car as to avoid getting it on the paint although it hasn't shown any bad reactions when I did get some on it.
Dang, imagine what that does to your skin
@@BlackVibeBallsack so toxic. Use Avon Skin So Soft for mosquitos.
@@jugmothafukr you should do a video! 👍for the info and step by step
Great review keep em comming!
Somebody may have already said this, but Crest toothpaste works really well, especially if you apply a thick layer of it (I use half a tube for each headlight), let it sit, scrub, then spray it off. Personally its my favorite method (the most effective for such a low price), and you only have to apply it every few months.
What kind of Crest? Regular or one with whitening? Thats interesting.
@@cardinaldriver mi
I bought a cheap kit from Amazon. Consisted of a small buffing wheel and some polishing compound. Worked wonders!!! Still shiny after 6 months!!!!
What’s the name of it?
Yes, fun and entertaining, and helpful. Just purchased the Turtle Wax Headlight Lens Restorer Kit, $10.99 at NAPA. Haven't used it yet, will let you know!
Shar
Maui, Hawaii
Hi. I used to ride motorcycles... the thing that was always recommended for exactly this for both fairing windshields and light covers is.... Meguires Wax Cleaner. Works like a charm. Just put it on, wait a minute or so, and then rub it off. Cleans up clear plastic amazingly
Monty King - That's what I use. It's a great product for slightly neglected paint surfaces. On a car with slightly foggy headlamps, it only lasts about a month if the car isn't usually garaged. I rubbed them with plenty of pressure for about 10 minutes each. They looked brand new for about 1 week and by 4 weeks, not so good. DuPont rubbing compound first, then DuPont polishing compound second, then Meguiar's Cleaner Wax worked better. Regardless, the lenses MUST have a durable UV protection applied or they will not look good for long after restoration.
Mother's brand mag and wheel polish. It is metal polish. Metal polish removes oxidation. Takes two minutes with microfiber cloth. Buff in hard with two fingers. Wipe off with clean part of cloth. 5 ounce container at Walmart in wax section. Works about 4 months. Buff again it gets better. It will not work if it is heat damage. Homeless guy showed me.
I have had Off partially dissolve an old plastic watch I was wearing when hiking in the swamp years ago.
I still wouldn’t use it on headlight covers. I just did my wife’s car with a Sylvania kit and it worked very well.
I've used clear solifan tape, the widest one I could find. cleand and dried headlight then carefully applied the tape. Amazing clear and lasted over a year.
Tooth paste totally works. But you have to apply it with a tiny piece of cloth, not a toothbrush.
I thought that was the case.
Yeah, I didn't think the tooth brush was a fair comparison!
Dude, funny as hell! lmao I just use rubbing compound, it lasts ;)
Add car wax afterwards....so it wont be foggy again...becuz of the uv from the sun that makes it got back to its old foggy headlamp
OMG! I see where you get the “Yak” moniker. This could have been three minutes long at most.
You live in the burbiest of burbs! It reminds of that movie "The Burbs" with Tom Hanks. I can see why you film out there. Very picturesque.
Dude! Thanks for the video, we owe you a beer! Well done! Very clever!
Yak, can't wait to try the off! tried the toothpaste 4 times and the only thing is that my toothbrush got dirty but the "film" is still there so I'm going to try the "Off". I live in Texas .
Yes there are many different methods but most fade in a short time. My go to is to use cutting compound and then apply a carnuba wax. I use a variable speed polisher and wipe each off with a microfiber towell. It usually lasts about 3 months.
My next dog WILL be named “Scratchly”. No doubt about it.
After 15 years on a used car lot, I used off on a lot of cars. You will have better luck by spraying the off on the rag (microfiber) first and apply it to the headlight in a fast swiping motion horizontally. If you get too much on the headlight, it WILL soften the plastic cover.
Thanks, saved me time, was curious. Bro, wife finds out about towel, your in trouble. Lol
I did power steering fluid. Put on a thick layer and let it dry. Buff it off and repeat as needed. Worked for a few weeks the first time and 6 months the second time. Cost a whole dollar from the dollar store
"HONEY WHERE'S MY DAM TOWEL"!?
Laughed, I said oh, she'll be looking for that towel when she gets back home
The deet in the off will react with the plastic in the lens, and will leave it tacky feeling. The big issue is, the UV protection is gone, and that is why they fog up after time.
Drew Rischbieter it's oxidation not lack of UV protectant. Rubbing compounds work best, especially those for marine paint jobs.
Bestnuggz The, oxidation is the cause of the foggy headlight. But, once that oxidation is removed by sanding, you need to put a fresh coat of clear on the light to prevent further oxidation. The clear coat has uv protection that prevents the oxidation of the headlight.
The turtlewax headlight restoration kit actually didn't do squat for my faded headlights. I am going to try the OFF method 🤙
Been watching you for awhile now. I've always wanted to know if these were true. Thanks Jack 👍
Light rubbing compound works as well or better than any kit. The abrasive grit actually rubs off the surface of the plastic, which is what has become pitted and oxidized, leaving clear plastic below. A good polishing after using the rubbing compound really makes them clear and shiny, and this method will last as long as the original headlamp did because you are starting with new surface, not one that has just been filled in with an oily substance.
Can you give me the name of a rubbing compound and polishing compound to get please. Thx
@@kathymaclaren2711 you can used jewelry polish as well I’m sure. Auto Zone has that compound as well. Should look like thick lotion
If u hit that clean lens with a couple if coats of UV resistant clear coat itll prolly stay clear
I discovered a bit of a hack today, My headlights are a lot worse than the ones in this video. I used T Cut, Rubbed T Cut with a damp cloth and rinsed and repeated several times. Applied turtle wax and they look literally new. I believe it's the clear coat that actually yellows so only a small layer needs to come off and the red bottle T Cut is for removing oxidation.
Mothers wheel Polish works best learned in fire Department used it on light bars and works perfect on head lights
I used Evaporust. Bought it for the running rust on my car. It failed. Some of the Evaporust got on my headlight and Bam! The cloud came off the headlight. It actually worked. Just saying.
I enjoyed watching both THIS and the previous WD40 video...like you said there is no 'quick fix'. So we either use a restoration kit or replace headlights, but If I could offer a suggestion to at least search CariD (or some equivalent match) will help $ave some money vs the manufacturers jacked up pricing for replacements. I have used CariD for headlights and fog lights, they are OEM fit and much cheaper. Hope this info helps someone.
i tried the turtle wax headlight restoration kit and it didnt work either!
there is a simple fix. its called have some common sense. the headlight is plastic, its scratched and nicked from rocks etc, you need to sand down the plastic till those things are gone, its a SLOW PROCESS and takes quite awhile of polishing and sanding and polishing and sanding. if doing it by hand and you arm doesn't hurt from applying pressure then give up and ask you momma if she can man up for u.
We tried the "As seen on tv" restoration kit...didn't work. At. All.
@@jovialcamper Pick up a Mothers NuLens kit.... you wont be disappointed. Video on my channel. Super easy, cheap, lasting professional results.
Only problem with aftermarket lights, no matter how much you spend, they'll never come close to OEM quality. The plastic lens is going to get nasty much faster, typically cannot get proper beam pattern or alignment.
Go with the kit, Mothers Nulens has been my best bet over many many years of trial and error. $20 bucks gets you good as new for at least about a year. At that point, repeat the process (roughly 30 min total) and your good to go.
It's an awesome quick fix thanks for the awesome DIY I don't mind doing the quick fix. I did the Colgate without the baking soda I like the look I used a terry cloth and not a toothbrush and it looks great I don't mind the quick fix I'll do it when I need it
Years ago I used toothpaste and the results were excellent. I only used toothpaste. I let the toothpaste film set and dry. I rubbed the toothpaste off with a course cotton towel. The lens was still clear months afterwards.
Don't use a tooth brush jeezus!! An old t-shirt and some elbow grease.
Old T shirts are great for hayfever or head colds. Ultra soft, easy on the nose, and washable. Don't want to use one that's been used for chemicals or oily stuff tho.
Watch the Chris Fix video on how to restore them. Wet dry sandpaper and some spray UV resistant clear coat. Did mine like two years ago and still going strong.
ncfishboy try scotty kilmer and it does work, i tried chrisfix and only last two months with crack paint. chris fix cost you around $20 compared to scotty cost u around $16. 😂🤣
😂🤣 so chrisfix is way smarter than the people who make the product that scotty Kilmer have tried? yap chris is smart😂🤣
btw ur chisfix is hiding from scotty kilmer 😂🤣
ncfishboy and soapywater
Is this a super fine sandpaper that you used? Do you remember which number? I heard that works miracles.
My Toyota mechanic did this and I was in shock. My lens were so cloudy and the Off cleared them so I can see better now at night. It works!!!
I agree with you about melting the top layer of plastic. That’s what happened to mine when I tried off. I wound up using one of those sanding kits to repair the damage from the off and restore my headlights.
I found that Automatic Manual Transmission fluid is by far the best for this as well as on mirrors a windows.Also backup light fluid works but it takes more time and scrubbing.🥴😱
Backup light fluid????? Just thought you might appreciate that someone actually read your comment. LOL
Hahaha, but it only works while you're backing up in first gear. Love your comment.
1200 grit sandpaper and a can of auto clear spray paint works for years!
You should make a video to prove what you are saying
Gotta use 100 grit
@@travisfeltwater5664 i use 4 grit. Super agressive. Thick as a doormat. And they make great door mats.
Better TV Reception WITH Foil Fedoras! 😂
Saw a youtube video where baking soda and water is used to make a paste. Probably the abrasiveness is what restores the headlight.
I use to restore old Corvette Sting Ray’s from 1966 & 1967. Model years I used a Plastic Polish on the Back Window on the Corvette Hardtop to remove the scratches from the Window. The only product that worked and you may want to try is called NOVUS Plastic Polish in the White Bootle with the Red Label. You can even use the product to Polish the car, but I would try it on your Headlights
Use the the finest wet sand paper you can get along with some fine compound. Wet sand first and use compound.
The correct way I use off for this !! First have a rag or baby diaper ,, the softer the better one that will not leave lint ... Spray entire headlamp , give it five seconds or it will melt the plastic ..rub lamp off in strokes only one direction only couple times . You will see fantastic difference but do only once in 24 hour period , then you can repeat if needed . The affects will last for long time , regardless of comments I have seen below . Have made many people very happy with this at my shop. free of charge
There's clearing with sanding or compound/polish, but then any work needs to be sealed to prevent oxidation from happening again with a few weeks. I coat with 4everClear by SafeTclear after sanding up to 2000 grit
I found the 3M Headlight Polish works really well for a quick fix. It's a quick simple process. Wax-on wax-off.
That's what I used. Really made my truck look better with clear lenses & wasn't hard to do. :)
His idea that deet dissolves the top layer is correct kinda. I'm a nail tech and I have had deet bug spray corrode my acrylic nails.
Maguires headlight restoration kit works brilliant and code 3 amber beacons are still clear
tyrone williams after you use Meguiars restoration kit spray it every year with Meguiars Headlight Coating and it will keep them clear forever.
Having tried pretty much every suggestion in this video I arrived at the Meguiar's, and whilst it's pretty expensive to comparable cleaners, I like yourself would totally recommend it. However the company does not pay me to promote their brand. Be well.
Get the turtle wax headlight restore kit, works very well and it’s only $8.99 at Walmart. You don’t need a drill for buffing it just some good ole elbow grease :)