Does Meguiar's PlastX Work?
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- We test out Meguiar's PlastiX on the headlights of Andrew's very own 2009 Toyota Highlander! Does it work?
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Have you tried Meguiar's Plastix? If so what have your results been?
Excellent
@@pattyoconnell1950s glad to hear! Thank you for watching and commenting!
First does this product contain UV protection? As Turtle wax headlight repair polish do!! I use a cordless polisher at medium to high speed for maximum clarity and shine, Anyways yours turned out fine!!😊🇬🇧👍
@@keithroberts5611 PlastX does not, but the Meguiar’s Keep Clear Head Light Coating does. Thank you for the Turtle Wax tip! We will have to try that out!
Before using this product, I scrubbed the headlight and fog lights with water and 1000 grit sand paper. Afterwards, I applied the product. My light looked brand new. This product is great!
The 1000 grit sandpaper sounds like a good technique! Thanks for sharing!
Did you apply any clearcoat afterwards?
@@Jahalang82 Yes. Before I removed the protective covering around the head lamp and made sure the areas were totally dry, I applied Krylon Clear Coat.
@@Jahalang82 yes I did! Check out the video: czcams.com/video/7I3kQY4V8co/video.html
I wish it was still made, but the polish from M. old 3 part system worked well on plastics. Used it on both my side mirror housings and bugshield/deflector - they always shined like new.
Thank you for watching!
I used it on my 2011 Hyundai Tucson headlights and followed up with Meguiar's Keep Clear Headlight Coating. The headlights are crystal clear. They look brand new. The difference was the Keep Clear. They got much clearer after that application.
That was my experience as well! Thank you for sharing!
I used it for my golf carts windscreen, they are plastic, it really did a excellent job instead of struggling to see through the haze and scratches it was like a new wind screen after using it, after seeing the result on the windscreen i decide to try the stuff on my Casio G-Shock that had a scratched and foggy crystal, i removed all the scratches and fog, fantastic stuff!
I’ll have to try it on those surfaces! Thanks for watching!
I had tried one or two products to solve my cloudy headlight lenses but nothing did a great job and worse they didn't last even a month on my 2007 Pathfinder. I tried this Meguiar's X it it has done the best job yet and after I sprayed the Keep Clear they got even better. Not only do they look better my headlights have greatly improved my vision for night driving. Thanks...
Good to hear! I’m glad the video helped you!
Haven't used this but meguires cleaner and sealant does quite well in clearing up a UV worn clouded headlight by itself without polishing, even. Like it's not like a grind and polish but the spray on sealant does a good job filling in and smoothing out the surface which then allows light through better again.
We will have to try that!
It absolutely does work but fairly gentle so if the plastic is badly damaged you need to start with more aggressive products before finishing off with PlastX. Adding a layer of good quality wax is a must to protect the finish and for that extra like-new shine. Tons of how-to videos on youtube.
Thank you for watching! We’ve had success so far with the Meguiar’s Keep Clear Headlight Coating, using it on the headlight’s after the PlastX to keep that shine and clarity.
I did the gauge cluster on my 2007 Tundra with Plastx. Two applications, and a little elbow grease and the cluster sparkled. Did it look brand new....no, but it was a huge improvement none the less. I did it by hand, but if you had a Dremel with the right tip I bet they would sparkle. I used Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish on my headlights. It's a little more aggressive than Plastx, and when used with a RO polisher they come out fantastic. Your headlights did turn out well.
Thank you for watching and commenting! Those are some good tips you shared, I’ll have to try those out! Thanks for sharing!
It works very well on headlights, but I use it for so much more. I repair and restore electronic and electric consumer appliances. It's great for lessening scratchiness and cloudiness of plastic cases and digital readouts.
We will have to try it on other applications as well! Thank you for watching!
From one Andrew to another, thanks for this video. I gonna use this to get my headlights cleaned up, too.
Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Did it work for you? I'm going to try it out this weekend on my foggy headlights.
@@OS253 Worked pretty well for me. They aren't perfect, but they're a LOT better than they were. Just remember to use multiple coats and wax on and off.
Love this stuff! I keep a bottle in the car. First time I used it I had to wet sand the head lights because they were yellow. Then I buffed them with this stuff and they turned out like new. When I detect the headlights starting to yellow or look weathered I lightly polish them with the PlaxticX and they pop like new again. Also use it on the tail lights and it makes them deep and rich in color making them look like new.
Thank you for watching! I’m debating on attempting to wet sand the headlights.
May I ask how long it takes before they need a re-application of PlastX? Thanks!
Cool! Maybe I should have tried that first on my old beater before spending $30 on the kit I picked. Even tho it did work really well
Yes this one is a good one to try, especially if you are just starting to notice the headlights starting to yellow. Thank you for the comment!
Here in Arizona (metro Phoenix) the Meguiar's Plastx dries up in 45 days - rock hard in the bottle even when kept in the house even with the A/C on.
Interesting!
I've done both headlights on the Camry. I used 200 grit wet-sanded, then 2000 grit wet-sanded. Then 3M rubbing compound and then PlastiX then a good clearcoat polish.
Very nice!
@andrewphilshow Be prepared to spend easily an hour per headlight. Mask off all paintwork. Take your time. A power hand tool for the polishing is your friend.
@@oibal60 thank you for the advice! I have the drill polishing attachment on standby in case they get too bad.
If you use clearcoat on top, you dont need to polish. Spray directly on fine sanded plastic, the surface texture helps clearcoat to bond. Then sand it again to remove any orange peel and wax just like you would your paintwork.
Stuff works! I used on my instrument cluster....looks new.
Awesome! I’m glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching!
Meguiar’s PlastX can be purchased here: Meguiar's G12310 PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish, 10 Fluid Ounces www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AY3SR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PH57Z602WZD7JKXZBXPR?psc=1
But....does it grow hair?!
I wish! Believe me if it did, I’d post that video so fast!
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Awesome tutorial,👌👍☝🏽👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Thank you! We are glad you found it helpful!
Works great on motorcycles windshields also!
We need to try that!
Save money use baking soda lemons make paste by mixing water with b.s. apply rubbing in with lemon on headlights rinse dry if needed apply again CHEAP !! great job😊
I’ll have to try that!
That was very good. I have tried another type that took quite a few steps.
Yeah this one was pretty easy and produced satisfactory results! Thank you for the comment!
Been a good idea to put it on the cloth than pour it on the lens then it won’t fun on the paint.
I’ll try that in the future. I did tape up around the headlight though to prevent damage to the paint.
So does this mean it’ll help take off the bubble looking things off my headlights ??
You may have to use a buffer with PlastX to take care of the “bubble looking” things. But it wouldn’t hurt to try the method I used in the video!
I tried this but didn't last long...I recently bought the 3M kit using my drill to sand the lights first then finished off with compound and headlight protector spray.
After you use PlastX you’ll need to use this:
czcams.com/video/7I3kQY4V8co/video.html
I’ve used it & it cleaned good but in a few days it’s back foggy……idk 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏽
After you use the PlastX to “clear” up your headlights, follow up with the Meguiar’s Headlight Coating Spray. That will prevent the headlights from turning back to yellow or fogging back up. I plan on doing a video about that product in the future. Here is a link to the product: Meguiar's G17804 Keep Clear Headlight Coating, 1 Pack a.co/d/fbUSV6b
Hi I bought my Maguiars PlastX
At Walmart.
And went to self checkout.
A employee came up to me and said are you buying acetone or cough syrup. I said no man.
She said I will know if you did.
I’m 73
My granddaughter is 17.
I said why did that lady say those things.
Well here’s why.
You must be a certain age to buy cough syrup or acetone.
But we didn’t buy no acetone or cough syrup…
My granddaughter said the Maguiars has acetone in it.
So is this true.????
From Meguiar’s website, they do not appear to list acetone as an ingredient. Here is the link to the ingredients of this product:
www.meguiars.com/ingredients/1730
Definitely needs to sand before if your headlights are really old like on my 2006 highlander
That’s the next project on these headlights. Thank you for watching!
It only works on not to damaged headlights. I am in Panama and got a 2009 Silverado. Headlights are completely dull. No idea if someone tried already. I tried mothers polish paste and this one. I just ordered a pair new headlights for $90. Cheaper than buying all this stuff people say it makes it all new. Wasted around $35 on headlight restore items. Sorry. Check how much a pair headlights are and you have the real deal. I tried this stuff in the video n my Mercedes W211. It makes t brighter but not clear as new.
Yes sometimes you have to throw in the towel and order a new set. But this can help when you first start to notice the haze. Check out my video on how to prevent them from hazing in the first place with the Meguiar’s Keep Clear Headlight Coating and let me know what you think:
czcams.com/video/7I3kQY4V8co/video.html
This product, get the water to off from the headlamps (polymer ) only, its not a wax or couting
Gotcha, thank you!
You're better off with rubbing compound. This stuff is for headlights that don't have much damage.
Yes, definitely only headlights that have little bit of haze or in the beginning stages.
Don’t forget to end with clear-coat!
We sure did! Check out this video we did on it: czcams.com/video/7I3kQY4V8co/video.html
Try Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish.
We will have to try those products out. Thank you!
not dangerous on paint at all... you can use it on the bumpers...
Good to know!
It worked ok on my car but they yellowed again in like 2 weeks.
After you use PlastX you should use the Keep Clear Headlight Coating. It will prevent your headlights from yellowing. Apply it once a year and they will stay clear. Here’s a video I did on that product:
czcams.com/video/7I3kQY4V8co/video.html
Did not work on my 2011 450 gl.. still have cloud on lens
Sometimes if your headlights are too cloudy you’ll need to use a headlight restorer kit. This works best when you first start to notice your headlights getting “cloudy”.
@@andrewphilshow only half my headlights are cloudy.
I tried using what you had to no avail
@@jerrykay1137 gotcha, sometimes you have to do multiple passes. But every situation is different. I was happy with the results I was able to achieve. Thank you for watching!
Oil leaking from it ?
No, that was condensation from the air conditioner.
Plastix says on the pottle to do a small section and to NOT let it dry. You waited way too long.
I rubbed it onto the headlight and then rubbed off like car wax. I still achieved satisfiable results. Thank you for watching!
How long does it last????
Depends how much UV exposure your headlights get. Follow up with the Meguiar's Keep Clear Headlight Coating yearly to keep your headlight's clear. I did a follow up video here:
czcams.com/video/7I3kQY4V8co/video.html
I keep my car outdoors, plenty of UV exposure and average 90 temperature. I perform the process again in one year.
Just used it
Helped slightly, but nothing great
Thank you for watching and commenting! Results seem to vary.
It works great I use it a lot 😅lol
Awesome! I’m glad you have had a positive experience with it!
need to be more prepared before you hit the record button.
Yep, that sticker under the bottle cap gets me every time!
I tried it. It does not work very well.
I’m sorry it did not work for you. Seems like once your headlights get past a certain point of “haze”…this will not work for you.
@@andrewphilshow , nope because when l tried something else l was able to restore the clarity of the lens. I haven't tried using clear coat yet. One of these days.
Toothpaste works and it is cheaper!
We will have to try that out! Thank you!
No it doesn’t
@@mikehand2668 agree. It (toothpaste) did not work for my headlights. They're not the worst, so I'm going to try the polish and coat vs taking to a pro.
Doesn’t work.
What was your experience with it?
That soul patch is pretty far from your chin...
Part of getting old lol!
A yes I'm familiar with the classic horseshoe 🧲 pattern
I watched an ad just this morning for a product that's supposed to help regrow hair (I know they're common for lots of diff products). This one says heavy metal toxicity is the cause for a lot of hair loss, women and men, young people as well. Makes sense, we are exposed to a lot of toxins including heavy metals. Product called Folital, if anyone's curious. I've never tried it, didn't order any.
do not put this stuffon a motorcycle screen it will scratch it to shit
That's good advice! Thank you for sharing!
Thumbs down for the weird music
Maybe next time I’ll pick better music 🤷🏻♂️