A proper tow vehicle is a big investment and we tend to keep them a long time. I'm sure many of you have had the lenses deteriorate with age. New or even aftermarket units are quite expensive so surely a bunch of you have tried out the restoration kits. What kits do the job, are easy to use and have a lasting effect?Is there a PM program that makes your new headlights immune to this problem?

I don't use any kit, I use Turtle Wax rubbing compound. Inexpensive and very effective. Simply put a small amount on a rag, rub, wipe off the haze and the lens is crystal clear. I then put a coat of a good uv wax on them. Takes about 5 minutes per lens. Do it about once a year.

I use 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper with a couple drops of dish soap in the water. They come out crystal clear. Been doing it for years on a mess of different vehicles. Spray a little 303 on the lenses when done and they will stay clear longer than you own the vehicle.

After trying a few I went with Maguiar's It worked better than the others.But I gave up and just replaced them, I got a pair on Amazon for about $70, they came with better,brighter bulbs than original and those are not cheap.

I've had good luck with the 3M version. Used it twice on the wifes 03 Accord.

I tried the Turtle Wax kit, totally worthless. Then tried the 3M kit, a little better, but the kit only did one side. This summer while in Alaska a guy parked beside me told me to try Brasso. Yep, it sure worked, not perfect but sure out did toothpaste and the two kits mentioned above.

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jwduke
Explorer
Oct 19, 2014
goducks10 wrote:
I've had good luck with the 3M version. Used it twice on the wifes 03 Accord.

X2, worked great on my wife's,'05 Accord.
old_guy
Explorer
Oct 19, 2014
I bought a new car to get rid of mine. tried so many different products, talk about a waste of gas money
alcaracu
Explorer
Oct 19, 2014
I've had good luck using fine emery paper followed by toothpaste with a buffing wheel.
carpetguy2
Explorer
Oct 19, 2014
I went to O'Reilly too get head light restore kit.
Guy that worked there said he would take of it.
Took some used motor oil and a rag wiped it on good and buffed it up a little.
Looked like new.
I was shocked and skeptical
But still looks good
buddyIam
Explorer
Oct 19, 2014
Our WalMart used to do the job for 25 dollars. It's been a few years so not sure about now. If your not happy with the results or they screw it up. It's on them.

I do my oil changes myself, but the headlight job. I'll let them do it.
jvowell1
Explorer
Oct 19, 2014
I know it sounds crazy, but rub them witth any insect repellent that contains deet. It works!
gbopp
Explorer
Oct 19, 2014
I tried a kit from NAPA a couple years ago. It was useless.
I replaced the headlight covers.

Try 303 Protectant after you get your covers restored or replaced.
bobsallyh
Explorer II
Oct 19, 2014
I tried the Turtle Wax kit, totally worthless. Then tried the 3M kit, a little better, but the kit only did one side. This summer while in Alaska a guy parked beside me told me to try Brasso. Yep, it sure worked, not perfect but sure out did toothpaste and the two kits mentioned above.
goducks10
Explorer
Oct 19, 2014
I've had good luck with the 3M version. Used it twice on the wifes 03 Accord.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Oct 19, 2014
After trying a few I went with Maguiar's It worked better than the others.

But I gave up and just replaced them, I got a pair on Amazon for about $70, they came with better,brighter bulbs than original and those are not cheap.