In this video I show you how to "Super Clean Your Headlights!" This process will remove the dingy, cloudy, hazed over, outside layer of the plastic lens. Then I share with you the clear coat that I use to leave a lasting shine and protect them from the elements. -Enjoy!
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But how long does the lense retain it's clarity? My experience has been that in less than 6 months the lense is cloudy again. Oem replacements are really the only long term fix. Just my 2 cents
Kilmer
Thanks looks amazing. However, I love love Scotty Killer;
400-600-800. 2k clear in a can. 1200 sand. Med coarse buff. Fine buff. Then paint protection film.
Eric thank you for the heads up I've got a 96 cougar that needs to be done that w a y
My name is Bill nice job .How long do this coating last.Thank you
Yeah, the Sylvania bulbs are the Best. I have used the 3 M kit twice now in about 5 years. Like new again. An a lot of the new led or hid bulbs for sale I saw in fine print say the are not street legal. Thanks.
Finally just watched the girls do the control arm video.
Hey Eric O. I really enjoy your channel. I'm from a small rural farming town in North West Ohio. I have been a subscriber for several months now. I originally referenced your channel when it first was suggested to me on YouTube. This was before I subscribed. I'm glad to be a current subscriber of your channel. I like your no BS method when it comes down to problem solving skills. I also like your old school sense of humor. All while taking us the viewrs along for the ride. I've referenced your headlight restoration videos a few times. The have been very helpful and very informative. The only area I'm striking out in is with finding Safetclear on there website. For some reason every time I try get to their website it never lets me access their homepage. I'm still really interested in giving the Safetclear product a try on my 2012 Ford Fusion SE. Are there any other websites by chance where I can buy just the Safetclear product from your video? The only thing I've seen so far was a whole restoration kit of their's on Amazon. I just want to try the product in your video. But I don't necessarily want the whole kit.
I use turtle wax on mine works perfect no problems at all for my final coat
Buy new lights Permanently..👻
I have the 3M professional kit at my detail shop and have also used the over counter 3M kit. Both work great and last longer than other kits. I always use a good clear coat afterwards and never had a problem with it peeling or yellowing. I love the use the small 3000 trizac pad on small paint scratches.followed by the 3M polishing compound for quick permanent paint correction.
"Super-Duper" is a great word. I'm waiting for Ford to come out with the Super-Duper Duty F350.
Are you using a random-orbital tool to sand and polish the headlights? Where can I get one?
So I cleaned my Daughter's Camry headlight lenses with rubbing compound you would normally use on your paint when you have a scrape. It worked really well. Someone tell me why this isn't acceptable?
Wish I could post a photo of how well this worked on my 99 Super Duty. Original lamps also. I am a happy man right now!!! (-:
Ceramic topcoat those headlights once a year to seal and protect the plastic.
less opaque
I've done quite a bit of these. I think the big difference when I'm done is to really clean the lens with some paper towels b4 the last step. They now have a clearcoat whipe u can use that's super awesome when finished legit like new. But dr o my ? Is how do u get that super thick clearcoat off when doing like a escalade with out spending hours on it😅🤣??
Are these his daughters? Hanna and Marie? I’ve just found this channel a couple months ago and I watch him everyday! Thank you for all your knowledge!
Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish clears foggy lights with no sanding and it's a lot cheaper
I'D USE the same thing Scotty does, Maguire's as a final coat
Hey Eric love the video,
And all your others. I always watch you just for fun.
I am going to be cleaning head lights on my vehicle but the video didn’t really state if you apply the headlight clear coat overtop of the Wax/buffing compounds???
Or are you supposed to wash it off.
Also is the headlight clear coat from safeTclear a spay type coating?
Or how does one apply it?
Thanks Joey C
According to Scotty Kilmer, we're ALL stupid!
Eric makes me miss my younger, DYI auto repair days!
2004 focus wagon ZTW. I am replacing both sides with new units.
How do I remove the bottom headlight assembly screw on the driver side?
The air intake is in the way from under the car.
I got the passenger side assembly off the car but I have no idea how to get at that bottom screw on the drivers side.
Can that screw be accessed by removing the wheel splash guard?
I haven't found any videos addressing this problem. THNX
I started using Silver Stars when they first came out and also moved up to the Ultras when they came out. I agree that they are the best outside of going to HID, LED, or Projector bulbs.
LED man sucks hallogen
I used the 3M kit on my toyota tundra (4) months ago… spent a LOT of time they looked great….. key word "looked" Now September 3rd and they are getting cloudy again. Going to re-do them with the sylvania kit. I personally don't think the UV protect part of the 3M kit is much good. The sylvania kit, I have seen that last over a year on my old Jeep. Replacement headlights with the leveling motors for the tundra are pretty spicy price wise….not ready to do that yet….. but I know I am going to have to….eventually.
Cool of you to show the young ladies they can do these things. You’re a good dude E
I like the joke spray bottle that is either off or jet
yrs ago i had a caravan and the one before it the headlights turned yellow so when i bought my new one i bought the optical plastic covering that you install over the lens cost me around $50 and it worked great and they new van lights never yellowed as well, also it was thick enough that when you caught a stone or something it didnt break the light cover it did make a mark where the stone or object hit but no other damage ,was very easy to apply, this stuff can still be bought mostly online tho
Oh gosh……use a respirator. Protect those young lungs. 😉
Awesome finish
scotty kilmer says a lot of things i question
3M in my opinion has the best DIY kit. Meguiars is essentially the same but twice the cost.
Just replace them. Cheap Plastic lights from China, are not expensive🤣
Opaque just means it doesn't let ultra-violet rays thru the glass
You can skip all that crap and use a deep woods off or WD-40 and it'll do the same thing DIY method from this country boy
I didn't use clear coat in mine, never have and I've never had a fading issue either. I used wax on them when I was done and no problems ever since, and only wax them before winter
AIRCRAFT POLISH FOR THE WINDSHIELDS WORKS PRETTY GOOD AS WELL…PLASTIC RETAIL STORES CARRY IT…(I THINK…I GOT MY KIT THROUGH THEM…S&W PLASTICS RIVERSIDE CA
QUICK EASY FIX…TOOTHPASTE ONLY OUT WEST…NO SALT…
Looks great
THIS WILL LAST FOR A MONTH! For an actual REAL PERMANENT finish!!
Install a BRAND NEW SET of headlights. Save time money and the embarrassment of buying snake 🐍 oil from a shade tree mechanic.
You got a University of Hawaii football helmet sticker on your lift?!!!!??
The only problem with these products is, it looks good after the application. However, it won't last more than a year and starts to yellow again.
Applying clear coat helps it looks good, but saw that it bends the light, making the headlights having a blurry output at night. Also, it will starts to peel over time.
Apply the spray like plastic X, that you need to apply every year to maintain it.
So far, what I seen that can last longer is a plastic uv wrap from 3m. Seems to last a while without needing yearly application.
My drill is corded so I guess I can't do this.
Glass lenses are the answer. With halogen bulbs .
LED with plastic sucks balls in winter.
Check out Cerakote for headlights. You're welcome 😊
REPLACE THEM, THEY ARE OLD AND THE PLASTIC IC BAD.
I hear ya about Scotty, but he does say to use headlight coating from Meguiars. Basically the plastic will eventually crack from the heat from the bulb.
I'm all for restoration, I charge $50 – $125, of course depending on size and how bad they are. Is that a good price or should I charge more?