What do you guys use to keep you headlights clear that last? Mine haven't fog, yellowed or scratched yet but I was wondering if there was something I could do to make them last longer other than using car wax or polish. I have Meguiars Headlight Protectant but I don't know how long it last or if its actually any better than what I mentioned above.
Headlight protectant
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There is no magic thingy to keep the plastic headlights from yellowing over the years, maintenance with car wax and/or headlight protection every few months will slow the yellowing some years.
Sun Block wold help but I don't think it's practical to use.
Unless.......... you're at the beach.
Unless.......... you're at the beach.
Harley sells a product called Harley gloss, it's a light detail polish that has a UV protect-ant in it. I've been using it all over the bike for a quick shine up, also I use it on the windshield that's some form of plastic. It really prevents plastic from getting foggy or yellow. It won't reverse any damage the plastic already has, but it keeps my windshield looking like new on my 10 year old bike.,,,
I use a garage. Nothing works better than keeping them out of the sun when you aren't using them.
Just keep something on them at all times. That's all you can do!
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I cleaned the severely hazed headlights on my I35 recently using the 3M Kit and Blue Magic Lens Sealer. The sealant is a critical step people (and shops) often miss.
Seeing as your headlights are still in good shape, just clean them with soapy water and apply the lens sealant. Should last you a good while.
Link to sealant: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-730-6-Headlight-Sealer/dp/B0051PJWQW
Seeing as your headlights are still in good shape, just clean them with soapy water and apply the lens sealant. Should last you a good while.
Link to sealant: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-730-6-Headlight-Sealer/dp/B0051PJWQW
Wax them with a UV blocking auto wax.
Plexus plastic protector
303 protectant
Protective Film.
from many manufaturers, and Distributors.
I've used the "LightGuard" Film from www.clearmask.com on my last 2 cars, but there many, many, many others available.
from many manufaturers, and Distributors.
I've used the "LightGuard" Film from www.clearmask.com on my last 2 cars, but there many, many, many others available.
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I totally DESPISE plastic headlights. One of the absolute worst things that ever was done to modern cars. Nothing worse than seeing a $100,000+ car with faded peeling cheap plastic headlights,pathetic!
My 3000GT's had plastic headlights and I'd just keep them "Armor-All'd" regularly. They never faded,peeled,or turned yellow,but every other car like mine I'd see would have headlights that were totally faded out.
If I had it to do all over again,I'd just use something like Eagle One Nana Wax on them.
My 3000GT's had plastic headlights and I'd just keep them "Armor-All'd" regularly. They never faded,peeled,or turned yellow,but every other car like mine I'd see would have headlights that were totally faded out.
If I had it to do all over again,I'd just use something like Eagle One Nana Wax on them.
Nothing really lasts, but if you use a protectant regularly it can help. Regularly like weekly or so.
Make sure they're really clean and apply Lamin-x films over them. It's only like $15 for the pair. I've had them on the last 2 cars I've owned and had 0 issues with them.
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Plexus plastic protector
I use this as well.
Would you know if it contains any UV protectant??
Plexus plastic protector
I use this as well.
Would you know if it contains any UV protectant??
I use Aerospace 303 on my cars and its worked well for ~4 years. Dash in both my cars and my families cars look great. No (discernible) fading and no cracks.
http://www.amazon.com/303-Products-30350-Aerospace-Protectant/dp/B000XBCURW
http://www.amazon.com/303-Products-30350-Aerospace-Protectant/dp/B000XBCURW
I like 303 as well but as it washes off easy its only good in the interior and worthless on headlights.
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I like 303 as well but as it washes off easy its only good in the interior and worthless on headlights.
Whoops, yeah it does wipe off easily. Usually what I do to new headlights when I'm finished with a retrofit is wet sand, buff, then seal with Helmsman minwax gloss spar urethane mixed with 1 part mineral spirits.
Here is the guide I followed:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show...alant-idea.html
It works well and is very durable. My civic has had its new lights for about 2 years now and is parked outside in the sun 24/7. Still clear!
I like 303 as well but as it washes off easy its only good in the interior and worthless on headlights.
Whoops, yeah it does wipe off easily. Usually what I do to new headlights when I'm finished with a retrofit is wet sand, buff, then seal with Helmsman minwax gloss spar urethane mixed with 1 part mineral spirits.
Here is the guide I followed:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show...alant-idea.html
It works well and is very durable. My civic has had its new lights for about 2 years now and is parked outside in the sun 24/7. Still clear!
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