Yellowing headlight plastic

Nick370 · 09-04-2018, 10:00 AM

I've used Meguiars Heavy Duty Headlight restoration kit, and was unimpressed, but learned some things. I use the 1500 grit-3000 grit wedsanding method, heavy duty compound, and then finish up with Meguiars UV protectant that came in the kit.

Look brand new ! And a few months later havent faded a bit.

REVRAY · 09-05-2018, 08:36 PM

Not sure if this works, but it's worth a try. Youtube - The TRUTH about WD 40 vs Headlights!

eyeteeguy · 09-06-2018, 06:11 AM

I used the

Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit from Amazon and it turned out great.

I tried to attach these pictures but they aren't showing up:

1) before restoring
2) after restoring

CRiZO · 09-06-2018, 08:03 AM

Do you drive through the desert? Those things are sandblasted lol.

I've used the Turtle Wax kit (the one for using a drill) on a decade old car, and it worked well it seemed. However a year later it seemed the sealant wasn't sufficient. A simple touch-up buffing and sealing took care of it though.

I don't know how easy our headlights are to remove, but I'd suggest going that route and using a power tool. May as well do it the best you can.

eyeteeguy · 09-06-2018, 12:19 PM

almost - it's as hot as a desert in Florida, and the car is 8 years old. Mostly garage kept, but the UV rays are brutal here.

Fountainhead · 12-14-2018, 02:42 PM

Mine are staring to tint yellow, I bought the " headlight restore kit" by Turtlewax from WM and just use the white bottle of polish and about every 2 months I rub the yellow off and they look brand new. Just got to keep up with it.

09-04-2018, 10:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
Nick370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 7	I've used Meguiars Heavy Duty Headlight restoration kit, and was unimpressed, but learned some things. I use the 1500 grit-3000 grit wedsanding method, heavy duty compound, and then finish up with Meguiars UV protectant that came in the kit. Look brand new ! And a few months later havent faded a bit. wideglideleon and vman12 like this.

09-06-2018, 06:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
eyeteeguy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 Silver 370z Rep Power: 9	i restored my headlights I used the Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit from Amazon and it turned out great. I tried to attach these pictures but they aren't showing up: 1) before restoring 2) after restoring Last edited by eyeteeguy; 09-06-2018 at 06:18 AM.

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REVRAY Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chisago City, MN Posts: 42 Drives: 2013 370Z Touring Sp Rep Power: 8	Not sure if this works, but it's worth a try. Youtube - The TRUTH about WD 40 vs Headlights!

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CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	Do you drive through the desert? Those things are sandblasted lol. I've used the Turtle Wax kit (the one for using a drill) on a decade old car, and it worked well it seemed. However a year later it seemed the sealant wasn't sufficient. A simple touch-up buffing and sealing took care of it though. I don't know how easy our headlights are to remove, but I'd suggest going that route and using a power tool. May as well do it the best you can.

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eyeteeguy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 Silver 370z Rep Power: 9	almost - it's as hot as a desert in Florida, and the car is 8 years old. Mostly garage kept, but the UV rays are brutal here.

12-14-2018, 02:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Mine are staring to tint yellow, I bought the " headlight restore kit" by Turtlewax from WM and just use the white bottle of polish and about every 2 months I rub the yellow off and they look brand new. Just got to keep up with it.