Headlights cleaned: before/after Pics.

[97tbird]

OK, This is using the Crystal View headlight cleaning kit from wally world.
I only did one headlight on my Tbird today (it got too dark and cloudy to do the 2nd one; I did it all a bit fast; i'm sure the 2nd headlight will turn our even better than this one).

so here are the pics:

BEFORE:

AFTER 26 Min. (1st coating of sealant)

AFTER 2nd Coating of sealant after about 10 mins again)
weather was getting dark/cloudy by this time; hence the darker pic, but it actually looked even better than after the 1st sealant coating):

One can see the difference between the cleaned/uncleaned here:
(Headlights are not on in this pic)

I still did not put any Klasse AIO on it; I guess I'll do it tomorrow. (too dark/looks rainy now).
I guess I'm pretty happy;
Next up is the right headlight, and then onto my wife's Elantra;
Like I said, the worsening weather made me work fast, the next lights may be even better improved.

Comments/feedback appreciated.
oh and btw, for $20.00 I recommend it. !!!

 

[CivicFan]

Looks like new.

 

[tom slick]

what a difference. you'll be able to see at night again.

 

[ChiTDI]

And they'll be able to see you!

 

[paul246]

Wow, great improvement!! Did you use a buffing wheel or just elbow grease?

 

[97tbird]

elbow grease; 33 min. or so.
thx for the compliments

 

[kd5byb]

Very nice! They look like new now. I'm impressed, both with your work and the product!

 

[WishIhadatruck]

Very impressive. Must have been a lot of work but I'd say it will pay off. I saw a car in our work parking lot the other day that was even worse than your before picture. I've never had a car do that and I drive older cars. I just got rid of my '94 Grand Prix last fall and I still have a '96 and an '01. What causes it?

 

[97tbird]

actually it was very little work: I did it all by hand, and it took me about 30 min total for one headlight.

Originally Posted By: WishIhadatruck
What causes it?

I think mostly UV rays from sunlight, wind, rocks/dust, wind and all kinds of other stuff flying against the lights all the time, and damaging/scratching the surface...

and I've heard moisture inside can cause the yellowing too...(but if that was the case, I don't know how I got rid of it from OUTside..perhaps mine only has EXternal damage and not from the INside..)

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

Thanks for posting this! Neat to see that one doesn't need to spend a ton of $$$ on new headlight assy's!

 

[wantin150]

Very nice job!

 

[97tbird]

thanks...
Now I wish i knew how to remove that ***** front vanity plate holder thing...wonder if i can just pull and the rivets would give??

 

[Tempest]

Thanks for posting this. Mine are pretty ugly like yours were so it's nice to know that this product works. I'll have to get some.