Thank you so much! I called the place where I bought my car and they wanted $150 and they promise to only 90% clarity. Heck with that I’m doing this! Thank you Well Chris thank you so much. I know there’s been a gap in time but it worked beautifully! It has extended the life of the lights greatly. Thank you so much and God bless you💜☦️
Yah, my place wanted $200.00 after my cat failed inspection there. But I spent days looking into do it yourself stuff and tried the toothpaste method and then an inexpensive kit from ArmorAll. Still had some white-ish streaks, and re-inspection today now says headlights need to be reaimed (one of them). The inspector said it's probably because the foggy streak is changing the angle the light is emitted from. So I said I'd redo the headlight cover and come back. Tried baking soda but only slight improvement. But I don't have all this sandpaper or any electric buffer or any such thing. Maybe a better kit will do the trick, I don't need to stock up on a bunch of stuff bc I'm in a small apt and might sell the car and/or might be moving around a lot in near future. I wish I knew more people or had a boyfriend who was handy. I had a bf but he was not much use, tho he was sweet and funny.
Seriously, thank you. I have used several headlight restorers that haven't worked. This took me about 35 min., and cost about $10. If I could post a picture I would, they came out almost like new.
I did it for the first time my father gave me the opportunity to prove me and I did it all because of you although it wasn't perfect but my father was proud of me so that's something, by the way thanks 👍👍 Love from india
Awesome headlights restoration Chris, however a Jamaican walked up to me when I was about to restore my headlights and said "try some Ajax on a damp cloth mon - den use a good wax an yuh get de best shine sah...no problem" he was right!
@@FLdancer00 Dang it I don't have a drill. Mine are in SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS SHAPE. Can't see with them barely @ all. I've ALWAYS been a bad night driver. I was taught when I learned how to drive by my very missed dad 💗 to watch the outer line NOT the middle line. I'm from Oregon so we can get some HEAVY *SS FOG. Now I'm in Cali with a down graded quality vehicle. DUE TO COVID & NOT much work oh & NO FLIPPING ENMPLOYMENT/ Self employed in Oregon & NOT GOING TO BECOME A CALIFORNIAN so I was informed I COULDN'T COLLECT MY BEEFY EMPLOYEEMENT....Long Story.. So I need to fix this issue!! Cali town & country roads are the absolute WORST & DANGEROUS! Cali has much better & bigger Hwy's then Oregon. Cali town & country roads are alot more dangerous then Oregon's Flipping FOG!
Chris I believe you could cut you some round pcs of these grits and use an orbital sander which would be much easier. Use double sided tape to keep paper attached to sander. I used orbital sander and buffer pad to apply wax and shine up headlights when finished. Just a thought.
Used this on my 04 Taurus last night, with a sander. Went from 600 grit to 1,200, and then 2,000. Used the toothpaste a few times, then applied a polish and sealer from walmart. Went from looking like ass to almost brand new. Thanks for the video!!
Hi Chris, 3M has the most expensive kit comes with clear coat wipes. What do you think of that? I have used them on a several different projects and the last coat makes headlights shinier but sometimes cause some fine lines or very tiny bubbles!
Thanks for this video...Ive used Toothpaste alone after cleaning the headlights and it works a bit. This video is what I was looking for...Ive used many of your videos on car care.. Much Appreciated!
Cody Sinclair I cannot reply to your comment for some reason so I hope you see this. After the 2000 grit sandpaper did you apply wax? It should clear right up... If this method doesnt work for you then try this (you already did all of the work): How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY
Mike Strickland You might have used too light of a coat. There is a delicate balance when painting (which I am not really good at haha). You need to get it thick enough to coat the lens, but not too thick where it runs. You can try sanding it down again with 400 grit and start over. Or you can use 2000 grit and and down the orange peel really good so it looks smooth (but it will look scratched up). Then use compound and a buffer (or elbow grease) to really buff the lens. Let me know how it goes!
You'd probably be better off with alarger buffing wheel than a dremel... You'll have better luck keeping the finish uniform on the headlight... AND you'll have a wheel you can use to revive dead paintwork as well!
Hey chrisfix. I would like to thank you for all your videos. This one in particular saved my wife and I about $400. Her headlights was so bad she couldn't see at night. After using the tips in this video she has no problems at all. It is like they are brand new. I would like to post the before and after pics but don't know where to do it on your Facebook page. Please if you can let me know. Thank you.
I modified your idea i put on tooth paste with cloth then iput put baking powder on then sprayed vinegar on and used no scratch pad and used like your sand paper then wiped everything of with a damp soft cloth. worked great very clear like the one with the sand paper. And i did not have to get my hands dirty
got to admit chris that looks amazing when its finished, good job well done. I have to admit tho, half way threw i was thinking that theres no way he's getting to look as good as the other one but how wrong was aye ha ha. Excellent work mate.
I've been experimenting with different things and I finally found something that just wipes the grime away. There's a concrete cleaner at home depot. It comes in a green bottle with pink liquid. I put some a paper towel and all the yellow came off onto the paper. Then I used windex.
ThatMazdaRanger that's the one bit of ny/nj accent i can't drop. Wahter sounds weird, but i don't notice it in other people unless I'm paying attention
After trying many different headlight restoration kits, and spending over a hundred dollars, not to forget the labor I put into trying to make these products work, I figured out the perfect way to get clear headlights again. I shopped online and bought replacement headlights. It took me less time to instal them, and now they are perfect. I did have to realign them as to not blind my fellow motorist driving the opposite way. I am very happy now and tell all my friends, to just buy new headlight assemblies and save time, and aggravation.
Here is the way best method to Restore your Headlights Permanently! How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY I have been testing different methods and this is what I have come up with for the best results!
Grunchy Follow that video exactly. If the surface is too smooth, the clear coat will peel in under a year because it cannot grab onto anything. Also, without a rough surface, the clear coat will run down the lens.
ChrisFix Hi Chris, I used your method but forgot to shake the clear gloss before applying it and when applying it a little ran down the upper left corner of the light. I tried to remove the wax to no avail so I continued to add two additional coats and it is still cloudy looking. Is there anything I can do now to clear it up? Also, it cleared with a slight roughness to it.
+ChrisFix I had already seen the one with toothpaste and baking soda and a toothbrush. I think I'll try 1000 then 2000 sandpaper, then use some toothpaste -if it's looking pretty good after the 2000. Maybe I'll try 600 grit if that doesn't work. One of my headlight covers is 13 years old and it looks really bad. The other one is only 8 years old and is in a lot better shape. I had to replace that when I rear-ended that SUV while a was distracted by a cement elephant painted pink by the side of a wet road:).
i took a clean t-shirt and a hacksaw black, put my side windows down and used the cloth-covered hacksaw blade to clean the liners on both the inside and outside that the glass slides up and down against. no more lines and dirty windows when you open and close them. little windex to cut the crud, and the black dirt removed and revealed on the t-shirt was amazing. thought you'd appreciate.
clean side windows. roll them down. line of scum where they stopped an go back up again.. nothing to do with headlights. it's about cleaning the felt liners inside and outside the slide window glass.
thank you for the video. ill be doing this in the morning but i dont have a dremel or buffing wheel, if it can be done by hand can you tell me what kind of buffing pad i should use? thanks again
Hey Chris, wanted to let you know, we followed your instructions exactly on our headlights and it turned out awesome! Not only did it clean up the look of the car, it helped with the projection of the lights giving us better visibility. Thanks for the info.
bluefrogg8 AWESOME! That is what I like to hear! Glad the video as helpful and thanks for letting me know! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
Was that a silicon carbide buffing wheel? And if so, was there a specific grit level to it? Want to make sure the wheel used in the video is different from the dremel polishing pad, which is soft like felt. Thanks
Nicholas Reynolds please do not do this. As bad as it is to use tooth paste, clear floating is an even worse idea... look up the correct way to do it...
I had a buddy think he was doing me favor and clear coated my headlights after polishing them. Now the clear coat is peeling and I can't get the clear coat off to restore the headlight. Suggestions?
evcass69 by the way, if you are going to CC, you should never do it after a polish. Polishing leaves oils that do not allow cc to bond with the plastic, so that was a no no for you
Moreno12 I did not request to have anything done with my headlights, my friend took it upon himself to do it as a surprise favor while we were waiting for engine parts.
I put a drop or two of dish soap in the water as it helps to lubricate while rubbing with the fine grit papers especially with plastic. I use brasso instead of toothpaste for the final polish.
I've never gotten this to last more than say 6 months. I bought new headlights on ebay for around $70 and feel that was a better choice. Great video though.
I did this about 4 months ago. It requires another layer of wax but I live in Texas. 110 degree days with 80 percent humidity and the rain comes in like a monsoon. I think I made out alright. This works.
I did this on my 2003 Buick Century as a test, tried using first Rust Oleum then Krylon clear, ended up with a poor outcome each time, followed all the steps accordingly and after reading through comments for tips. Finally stripped off the clear by sanding, used 3M scratch remover and waxed it. Perfect. Would never do any sanding on headlamp covers again, so much easier using the other methods such as a scratch remover or cleaner as shown on other videos, much less time and effort with the desired results.
Jose Hernandez Thanks for the tip! I was thinking about it, but the wax lasts about 4-6 months and that is typically how often I wax the car so it will just get a coat then!
Cool vids man. I've been doing this for decades on antique auto plastic.. But with "rubbing and polishing" compounds on a buffer. The sand paper is a great trick too! Thats also something I've done to work rough plastic to a clear polished surface. One thing you might consider is using a polish of some sort before the wax coat. Again, keep up the great work with your vids.
I do with a patato, no sandpaper but 1 or 2 fresh patetoes ! "potato fresh" (best with the green potatoes / are unhealthy to eat ) The lichts are like 'NEW' !
tried this method and completely ruined my headlight lol Here are my personal notes: 1. if you do this out in the open, be aware that derbis will often fall on your headlights. Wind kept bringing in dust, pollen, and other junk. Best to do it inside a garage with garage dooe opened. 2. Use newspaper instead of a plastic bag. Many of the trash bags are made to resist cutting. I had a hard time cutting a bag even though the scissors were new! Also when I remove the tape from the bag, a gust of wind blew the air into my headlights and got stuck. Gonna try again and see how it goes.
My 2010 Cobalt had early stage yellowing on passenger headlight, so I just use toothpaste, Rub off with wag then use nanowax spray. Came out good as new.
Hey Chris, thanks for the video. Do you think this will still work if the headlights are nice and smooth since that’s how they are on my car but have quite bad yellowing (its more of a swirly motion than the uniform yellowing). Ps: I tried some heavy duty turtle compound that i had lying around on a tiny area to see if that would make any difference (as an indication that the sanding method would work) but to no avail. Any help/input would be greatly appreciated!
if you don’t have a dremel or don’t wanna use toothpaste, you can always use a clear coat of spray paint (the one with UV protection) and do three or four coats of it then you’ll never have to touch your headlights again since the UV isn’t damaging it anymore. that’s what i did with my 2006 tiburon and it’s worked like a dream. went from the headlights matching my yellow paint to crystal clear using the same sandpaper method w a clear coat. a little less labor.
Use 10% deet mixture on a napkin then wipe off the oxidation then neutralize with white vinegar and wipe area until dry and then squirt with armor all and rub it in! Takes literally one minute!
Xin Lan its good for if the paint on the car has bad paint and you don't really care about the car. bug spray runs off and melts the plastic. but if you're just desperate and need it to pass inspection then it does the job
Good tutorial, I have a 1997 yukon and the headlights are badly yellow!! I already have the materials in this video but after i do this do you think i should apply a new clear coat on the headlight ? A UV resistant one?
Thank you so much! I called the place where I bought my car and they wanted $150 and they promise to only 90% clarity. Heck with that I’m doing this! Thank you
Well Chris thank you so much. I know there’s been a gap in time but it worked beautifully! It has extended the life of the lights greatly. Thank you so much and God bless you💜☦️
Awesome! Let me know how this goes!
@@chrisfix Absolutely I’ll be doing it this Saturday. I’ll come back and let you know with some pictures😊
@@cookiesweikert7 So, how it goes?
@@helfix4762 It weren’t for better than I expected. At least I won’t have to get a new headlights for a while yet. They are sharp and they are Clear
Yah, my place wanted $200.00 after my cat failed inspection there. But I spent days looking into do it yourself stuff and tried the toothpaste method and then an inexpensive kit from ArmorAll. Still had some white-ish streaks, and re-inspection today now says headlights need to be reaimed (one of them). The inspector said it's probably because the foggy streak is changing the angle the light is emitted from. So I said I'd redo the headlight cover and come back. Tried baking soda but only slight improvement. But I don't have all this sandpaper or any electric buffer or any such thing. Maybe a better kit will do the trick, I don't need to stock up on a bunch of stuff bc I'm in a small apt and might sell the car and/or might be moving around a lot in near future. I wish I knew more people or had a boyfriend who was handy. I had a bf but he was not much use, tho he was sweet and funny.
This guy knows how to explain things pretty good, definitely a sub from me.
+Miguel Ortega thanks and welcome aboard!
same
Blessings, John 3:16. Jesus loves you.
Seriously, thank you. I have used several headlight restorers that haven't worked. This took me about 35 min., and cost about $10. If I could post a picture I would, they came out almost like new.
Just did this yesterday. Amazing results. Thanks for the tips and tricks.
I did it for the first time my father gave me the opportunity to prove me and I did it all because of you although it wasn't perfect but my father was proud of me so that's something, by the way thanks 👍👍
Love from india
That's great! It's always great if our parents are proud of us! Nice of you to thank Chris.
Still use this method till today. Thank you Chris ❤️
Awesome headlights restoration Chris, however a Jamaican walked up to me when I was about to restore my headlights and said "try some Ajax on a damp cloth mon - den use a good wax an yuh get de best shine sah...no problem" he was right!
Sounds like it can work
Ajax, comet, any of those abrasive scouring powders will work similar to toothpaste, but with more grit.
This was never a problem when they made the damn headlights out of glass
I have a chip in the headlight glass on a 84 Caprice.
I agree. I wish headlights were still made out of glass!
WV591 just about to say my 78 cortina is still crystal clear
WV591 yes my 2003 daihatsu coure's light is crystal clear even after 14 years
Right?
Perfect! Did this with my car, my truck, my mother's van, AND a friend's BMW SUV (he was about to spend nearly a THOUSAND BUCKS at the dealer!).
1k bucks for replacement of headlights on a bmw? fucking hell thats alot O.o
How long did they stay clear before hazing again.
Maurice Langley I bought a 10$ restoration kit and I do it once every 6 months and they are crystal clear
The comments on 3 years ago. How long did they stay?
: )
A soft cotton buffing wheel from Harbor Freight (about $5) on a viable speed Drill works a hell of a lot better and FASTER too.
What lubricant?
awesome thanks I was wondering how I'd be getting that tool
It's only $5 for you because you own a drill. This is the cheaper version for most people.
@@FLdancer00 Dang it I don't have a drill. Mine are in SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS SHAPE. Can't see with them barely @ all. I've ALWAYS been a bad night driver. I was taught when I learned how to drive by my very missed dad 💗 to watch the outer line NOT the middle line. I'm from Oregon so we can get some HEAVY *SS FOG. Now I'm in Cali with a down graded quality vehicle. DUE TO COVID & NOT much work oh & NO FLIPPING ENMPLOYMENT/ Self employed in Oregon & NOT GOING TO BECOME A CALIFORNIAN so I was informed I COULDN'T COLLECT MY BEEFY EMPLOYEEMENT....Long Story.. So I need to fix this issue!! Cali town & country roads are the absolute WORST & DANGEROUS! Cali has much better & bigger Hwy's then Oregon. Cali town & country roads are alot more dangerous then Oregon's Flipping FOG!
It will polish it clear but has no protection from uv rays
Used this method on my cadi worked great!! Used some degreaser with my sand paper as well worked like magic.
Chris I believe you could cut you some round pcs of these grits and use an orbital sander which would be much easier. Use double sided tape to keep paper attached to sander. I used orbital sander and buffer pad to apply wax and shine up headlights when finished. Just a thought.
You're a life saver and a money saver. Saved me 300 thanks man.
We just "Chris Fix" our headlights on our 1999 Park Avenue Ultra using this technique, and it worked beautifully! Thanks Chris!
As a class (A) mechanic, I highly endorse Chris
Fastest hands on You Tube!
I'm sure women love him lol
Used this today, worked great fantastic results
Aaron McGrady Great Aaron! Glad you got great results!
Used this on my 04 Taurus last night, with a sander. Went from 600 grit to 1,200, and then 2,000. Used the toothpaste a few times, then applied a polish and sealer from walmart. Went from looking like ass to almost brand new. Thanks for the video!!
+jkjls007 AWESOME!
Hi Chris, 3M has the most expensive kit comes with clear coat wipes. What do you think of that? I have used them on a several different projects and the last coat makes headlights shinier but sometimes cause some fine lines or very tiny bubbles!
Thanks for this video...Ive used Toothpaste alone after cleaning the headlights and it works a bit.
This video is what I was looking for...Ive used many of your videos on car care..
Much Appreciated!
3:42 When a ricer's Honda tries to start
This was the first ChrisFix video that I ever watched.
Cody Sinclair I cannot reply to your comment for some reason so I hope you see this. After the 2000 grit sandpaper did you apply wax? It should clear right up... If this method doesnt work for you then try this (you already did all of the work): How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY
Mike Strickland You might have used too light of a coat. There is a delicate balance when painting (which I am not really good at haha). You need to get it thick enough to coat the lens, but not too thick where it runs. You can try sanding it down again with 400 grit and start over. Or you can use 2000 grit and and down the orange peel really good so it looks smooth (but it will look scratched up). Then use compound and a buffer (or elbow grease) to really buff the lens. Let me know how it goes!
Mike Strickland Keep me posted and good luck!
You'd probably be better off with alarger buffing wheel than a dremel... You'll have better luck keeping the finish uniform on the headlight... AND you'll have a wheel you can use to revive dead paintwork as well!
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Hey chrisfix. I would like to thank you for all your videos. This one in particular saved my wife and I about $400. Her headlights was so bad she couldn't see at night. After using the tips in this video she has no problems at all. It is like they are brand new. I would like to post the before and after pics but don't know where to do it on your Facebook page. Please if you can let me know. Thank you.
Perfect, headlights free of cavities lol
Thanks man, you are my saver, thanks to your method i have restore the plastic glass of my foggy instrument panel.
I modified your idea i put on tooth paste with cloth then iput put baking powder on then sprayed vinegar on and used no scratch pad and used like your sand paper then wiped everything of with a damp soft cloth. worked great very clear like the one with the sand paper. And i did not have to get my hands dirty
Just did this today and got incredible results !!! You got a sub from me
Welcome aboard and thanks a lot!
got to admit chris that looks amazing when its finished, good job well done. I have to admit tho, half way threw i was thinking that theres no way he's getting to look as good as the other one but how wrong was aye ha ha. Excellent work mate.
I've been experimenting with different things and I finally found something that just wipes the grime away. There's a concrete cleaner at home depot. It comes in a green bottle with pink liquid. I put some a paper towel and all the yellow came off onto the paper. Then I used windex.
The change from your voice in 2014 to 2018 is incredable
Confirmed. Just did this on a 2008 Volvo in Phoenix AZ. WORKED!
i like how u said "water"... u said "wooter". hehe.
The official "received pronunciation" in the U.K. is "Woo-tah".
awesome.
secret_ASMR no, no. As long time subscribers know, it is pronounced "wooder"
ThatMazdaRanger that's the one bit of ny/nj accent i can't drop. Wahter sounds weird, but i don't notice it in other people unless I'm paying attention
Michael King philly.
After trying many different headlight restoration kits, and spending over a hundred dollars, not to forget the labor I put into trying to make these products work, I figured out the perfect way to get clear headlights again. I shopped online and bought replacement headlights. It took me less time to instal them, and now they are perfect. I did have to realign them as to not blind my fellow motorist driving the opposite way. I am very happy now and tell all my friends, to just buy new headlight assemblies and save time, and aggravation.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and I am glad you found the best method for you!
Dude you usually have great tips but Im about to put out a headlamp restore video that is killer. You will have to see this. I'll LYK when it's ready
Here is the way best method to Restore your Headlights Permanently!
How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY
I have been testing different methods and this is what I have come up with for the best results!
I like the idea of the UV clear coat, I'm going to try that. I wonder if I should get the colgate & dremel before the clear coat?
Grunchy Follow that video exactly. If the surface is too smooth, the clear coat will peel in under a year because it cannot grab onto anything. Also, without a rough surface, the clear coat will run down the lens.
ChrisFix Hi Chris, I used your method but forgot to shake the clear gloss before applying it and when applying it a little ran down the upper left corner of the light. I tried to remove the wax to no avail so I continued to add two additional coats and it is still cloudy looking. Is there anything I can do now to clear it up? Also, it cleared with a slight roughness to it.
+ChrisFix I had already seen the one with toothpaste and baking soda and a toothbrush. I think I'll try 1000 then 2000 sandpaper, then use some toothpaste -if it's looking pretty good after the 2000.
Maybe I'll try 600 grit if that doesn't work.
One of my headlight covers is 13 years old and it looks really bad. The other one is only 8 years old and is in a lot better shape. I had to replace that when I rear-ended that SUV while a was distracted by a cement elephant painted pink by the side of a wet road:).
wet sand with 2000grit and use rubbing compound until it looks clear and then apply car wax over it
Love ALL of your videos !!! I'm hooked now. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks a lot!
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i took a clean t-shirt and a hacksaw black, put my side windows down and used the cloth-covered hacksaw blade to clean the liners on both the inside and outside that the glass slides up and down against. no more lines and dirty windows when you open and close them. little windex to cut the crud, and the black dirt removed and revealed on the t-shirt was amazing. thought you'd appreciate.
+oh ok Thanks for sharing! That is a good idea! I like how you think outside the box!
Huh? You used a hacksaw blade on the headlights? I'm not following you.
clean side windows. roll them down. line of scum where they stopped an go back up again.. nothing to do with headlights. it's about cleaning the felt liners inside and outside the slide window glass.
thank you for the video. ill be doing this in the morning but i dont have a dremel or buffing wheel, if it can be done by hand can you tell me what kind of buffing pad i should use? thanks again
Super useful. I'm gonna try this with my truck's headlights this weekend.
ill sub just because you seem like your a pretty nice person :)
What does "ill sub" mean? Is that English?
+Lance Baker he said, I'll sub, its english
@@lancebaker1374 It means "I will subscribe".
Hey Chris, wanted to let you know, we followed your instructions exactly on our headlights and it turned out awesome! Not only did it clean up the look of the car, it helped with the projection of the lights giving us better visibility. Thanks for the info.
bluefrogg8 AWESOME! That is what I like to hear! Glad the video as helpful and thanks for letting me know! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
Amazing 👏👏 Thank you!!!
thank you. i was driving blind but got new lights now Chris.
Great video. Thanks!
How can I get my hands to go as fast as your's????
Lol
+True Believer years of practice lol
icantbelieveyoujustrepliedsomanyyearslate
red bull
I just laughed at that... sharp come back Chris
Or beat your meat fast, get strong like Goku and have ultra instinct speed lol 😂
Was that a silicon carbide buffing wheel? And if so, was there a specific grit level to it?
Want to make sure the wheel used in the video is different from the dremel polishing pad, which is soft like felt.
Thanks
after sanding with 2000 grit you can then clear coat it and it will look alot better
Nicholas Reynolds please do not do this. As bad as it is to use tooth paste, clear floating is an even worse idea... look up the correct way to do it...
I had a buddy think he was doing me favor and clear coated my headlights after polishing them. Now the clear coat is peeling and I can't get the clear coat off to restore the headlight. Suggestions?
evcass69 by the way, if you are going to CC, you should never do it after a polish. Polishing leaves oils that do not allow cc to bond with the plastic, so that was a no no for you
Moreno12 I did not request to have anything done with my headlights, my friend took it upon himself to do it as a surprise favor while we were waiting for engine parts.
Do 400,1000,2000 grit sandpaper and then compound and polish when done then apply uv coating not clear coat
I put a drop or two of dish soap in the water as it helps to lubricate while rubbing with the fine grit papers especially with plastic. I use brasso instead of toothpaste for the final polish.
Awesome. Liked, shared, and will do this summer. Thank you so very much!
I'm dissapointed, you didn't say "and check that out!" at the end :) hahahaha
What car is that?
I'm going to try this today.
Thank you. Great video
Thanks dude. I need to do several cars soon , this seems to be a good technique.
This was truly effective. Thanks a million.
I've never gotten this to last more than say 6 months. I bought new headlights on ebay for around $70 and feel that was a better choice. Great video though.
I did this about 4 months ago. It requires another layer of wax but I live in Texas. 110 degree days with 80 percent humidity and the rain comes in like a monsoon. I think I made out alright. This works.
Came back to say....still clear!
It really help me out my lights came out looking new thanks
Carlos Anguiano Awesome Carlos! Glad the video was helpful!
hey Chris. good video. I was wondering if you can use a clear spray paint?
Pledge works great as well
Pretty good I've use polishing compound and rubbing compound and it does pretty good job too.
Great videos! Thanks. What wax do you use?
hey thanks for uploading both videos, im about to try this out and see if it works.
No problem! Let me know which method worked for you!
I did this on my 2003 Buick Century as a test, tried using first Rust Oleum then Krylon clear, ended up with a poor outcome each time, followed all the steps accordingly and after reading through comments for tips. Finally stripped off the clear by sanding, used 3M scratch remover and waxed it. Perfect. Would never do any sanding on headlamp covers again, so much easier using the other methods such as a scratch remover or cleaner as shown on other videos, much less time and effort with the desired results.
Awww bro, you ARE GOOD!!!!👍🏾💪🏽
I use the toothpaste and 91% rubbing alcohol. Works Great! Got the toothpaste part from you though! Thanks!
What's your process?
U can also use bug spray
Worked great! Thank you!
Hey chris they came out really nice you should also try using clear coat it works really good and last longer.
Jose Hernandez Thanks for the tip! I was thinking about it, but the wax lasts about 4-6 months and that is typically how often I wax the car so it will just get a coat then!
Nice mine have lasted for over a year now but I need to try the wax since it's time for me to redo mine I will post a video.
nice video. very detailed instructions thanks alot.
Badass dude, I was just using the rain X headlight compound which was okay but now I look forward to grabbing some wetsand paper tomorrow! 😁
I used 1000
grit sand paper with a sanding block and to make look brand new i spray it with clear coat paint.
try brasso.. I used it on my ports on my sailboat, and cleared up the hazing
1:33 My man turned into the flash 😂
Would a wax that’s made for us protection on paintwork be a suitable option for coating the headlight?
Cool vids man. I've been doing this for decades on antique auto plastic.. But with "rubbing and polishing" compounds on a buffer.
The sand paper is a great trick too! Thats also something I've done to work rough plastic to a clear polished surface.
One thing you might consider is using a polish of some sort before the wax coat.
Again, keep up the great work with your vids.
The13thSun That is neat and thanks for the tips! The polish I used was the toothpaste.
thank u very much!!! i just did mine, looks 100% nicer!!!!
Awesome!
when I worked for a boat builder, the boat painters used "Jif " cleaner as a cutting compound so that would work they all contain Talc
I do with a patato, no sandpaper but 1 or 2 fresh patetoes ! "potato fresh" (best with the green potatoes / are unhealthy to eat ) The lichts are like 'NEW' !
3:42 I DON’T KNOW WHY THIS SOUND IS MAKING ME LAUGH SO HARD
Drugs are a hell of a drug.
Ooo those sanding and squirting sounds are great for asmr. Just an idea for ya.
tried this method and completely ruined my headlight lol Here are my personal notes: 1. if you do this out in the open, be aware that derbis will often fall on your headlights. Wind kept bringing in dust, pollen, and other junk. Best to do it inside a garage with garage dooe opened. 2. Use newspaper instead of a plastic bag. Many of the trash bags are made to resist cutting. I had a hard time cutting a bag even though the scissors were new! Also when I remove the tape from the bag, a gust of wind blew the air into my headlights and got stuck. Gonna try again and see how it goes.
Great job. Thank you for sharing. Andrej
Can't wait to try this! 💪🕉🙏
My 2010 Cobalt had early stage yellowing on passenger headlight, so I just use toothpaste, Rub off with wag then use nanowax spray. Came out good as new.
Hey Chris, thanks for the video. Do you think this will still work if the headlights are nice and smooth since that’s how they are on my car but have quite bad yellowing (its more of a swirly motion than the uniform yellowing). Ps: I tried some heavy duty turtle compound that i had lying around on a tiny area to see if that would make any difference (as an indication that the sanding method would work) but to no avail. Any help/input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks did mine today looks brilliant
always great videos. keep up the good man.
if you don’t have a dremel or don’t wanna use toothpaste, you can always use a clear coat of spray paint (the one with UV protection) and do three or four coats of it then you’ll never have to touch your headlights again since the UV isn’t damaging it anymore. that’s what i did with my 2006 tiburon and it’s worked like a dream. went from the headlights matching my yellow paint to crystal clear using the same sandpaper method w a clear coat. a little less labor.
Can you clean the inside the the headlights in anyway? I could watch other people but i would honestly rather see you do it
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I too have same question bro
I have the same question!
You would have to open the headlights and then clean the inside. That's a whole process within itself.
This is great!!
ChrisFix, I will add this...Get a basic kitchen cleaning sponge to use between your fingers and the sandpaper for a more uniform covarge!
Hey I don't have that buffing tool to grind over my headlight, any other alternatives that I can use?
Great vid, needs a go :)
awh yaah, dang looks good 👌
Use 10% deet mixture on a napkin then wipe off the oxidation then neutralize with white vinegar and wipe area until dry and then squirt with armor all and rub it in! Takes literally one minute!
Good job
Tyfs, I am gonna try this today
Off bug spray with a soft cloth (i use an old sock) spray ot on the cloth and wipe clean! works like a charm!!
Danielle Nelson Bug spray does work well, how ever, it's not good for the headlights.
he has a video on why that is bad
Xin Lan its good for if the paint on the car has bad paint and you don't really care about the car. bug spray runs off and melts the plastic. but if you're just desperate and need it to pass inspection then it does the job
Good tutorial, I have a 1997 yukon and the headlights are badly yellow!! I already have the materials in this video but after i do this do you think i should apply a new clear coat on the headlight ? A UV resistant one?