anyone else try headlight lens restorer?

[wl6]

Tried the turtle wax headlight lens restorer on the Impala today. Alot of the oxidation came off, but the pitted sections will be a s.o.b. I followed the directions but feel I need to go another round on it. Total time I took to do both headlights was about 10 minutes. The 2"x2" pieces of sand paper hurts the fingers. There has to be a drill attachment to do the buffing/polishing.

 

[dkf]

I've polished headlight lenses with Flitz already. It shined them up for a little bit but not for too long. I'd just replace the lenses with some crystal clear lenses like on many late model vehicles.

The mothers mini powerball would work.

 

[wl6]

I was wondering how long it will last for. Will check out the mini powerball."thumbsup"

 

[binaryterror]

Get the 3M kit.

Older "Bugeye" Subies are known to have poor UV protectant in the plastic and yellow/pit quick.

Check out what a local guy did (The 3M is all hand drill based)

Before:

After:

The post with some more info:
http://www.misubie.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1650

 

[TattooKenny]

I used one of the kits on my 88 Bronco that was in the mud a lot. The headlights were orange! They look brand new now"thumbsup" 1000 and 2000 grit sandpaper will do the same thing. You just won't have a sealer after you are done. The kit I got was from Advanced for $12. It was enough to do my headlights and the wife's car to"thumbsup" Took about 30min per car.

 

[BUBBA069]

On my old beater Mini Van with the Turtle Wax kit, couldn't find a 3M kit (did feel like ordering one)

 

[wl6]

will try one more time on Impala, then try it on the F-150 with yellowing lights.

 

[Duuuuuuuude]

I use some light rubbing compound applied by hand, then if I feel like it, hit it with some good wax and the power buffer.

 

[binaryterror]

Wax will help them last longer post the cleaning as well. As many good quality waxes do have some UV protectant in them and well the crap slips off quicker.