A DIY restoration kit like clear light tech doesn’t require sanding. So, you need to wipe thoroughly as the manual suggests. Alright, so we’re gonna start with a 500 grit sandpaper. You can do this by hand or with a power sander. I have an air sander here that I’m using, 3m Palm Sander Apart from the 2-in-1 Turtle Wax product, the kits above follow the same procedures for restoring degraded headlights. Once you have everything you need, you will need to: Sealant is a must too. In the same way that you apply a paint sealant or wax to polished paintwork to protect it, a sealant must be applied to headlights after using the polish. There may be a kit you quite like but does not possess a sealant but don't be concerned about this because you can buy appropriate sealants (recommended below) separately.

If you find that your headlights are clean and clear, but your beams still aren’t as strong or balanced as theyKeeping your car exterior clean is a great way to take care of the aesthetic of your car as well as its longevity. Follow our step by step guide. Rinse off any residue with a damp microfibre cloth and remove the tape. Your car should now be ready to hit the In liquid form, lacquer is easy to apply via a spray canister, and it typically hardens within three hours of application. Firstly, if your headlights are good, never use a solvent or abrasive on them or you’ll remove the protective factory coating and find yourself looking at these kinds of videos. This includes bug spray, other oils, toothpaste, cutting/buffing polish, etc. Like most DIY solutions proposed on this topic, this video is only half the job. Once you have prepared the headlight as shown in this video, you must protect the headlight from UV with a permanent barrier, not just a temporary one using a polish like that shown here. The problem with relying on polish UV protection is that you need to maintain it continually. Where I live that means polishing my lights every two months because our sun is exceedingly harsh. This simply isn’t realistic and I have better things to do. My car lives outside which doesn’t help matters either. (One day I’ll have space for a car in my garage… but not today.)

Clean the headlights when washing the rest of your car to remove abrasive grit and acidic matter, such as bird poo. Another argument is “Clearcoat will peel and can be hard to deal with in the future”. Well, perhaps. If done right, I don’t see why it wouldn’t last 5+ years. Peeling is probably common with poor quality clear coats that are not UV protected (‘indoor-only’) but the big reason is a poorly prepared surface (wax and grease not removed). I’d rather sand off the clear coat that ‘might’ require attention every 5+ years than polish my headlights every few months. Clear lacquer sprays, including sprays that provide a glossy finish- and sprays that are suitable for use on metallic and pearlescent paint. The common arguments against clear coats are generally two-fold: It interferes with the light refraction and can be more difficult to deal with in the future.To make a vinegar solution for your headlight restoration, mix at least three cups of water with a cup of distilled vinegar. Put the water and vinegar solution in an empty spray bottle for easy application. Be sure that you don’t allow the volume of the vinegar to be more than the water volume. That can cause the mixture to be too acidic that it can damage the cover of your car headlights.

After the final polishing stage wash the light lens to remove all traces of dirt, dust, polish and wax, then dry thoroughly. Always ensure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter, there is no need to improvise.div>