Doing This Will Make Your Headlights Shine Like New Permanently
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- Doing This Will Make Your Headlights Shine Like New Permanently
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$30 to $45 a 13oz can? Pricey
Compared to the Meguiars headlights coating, which do you recommend more?
Just ceramic coat your lights and it’ll be good for longer.
Thank you for yet another pro tip
Ceramic coating even better
Next video: If you hate faded headlights, buy a 94 Celica with Real glass headlights. They always look brand new and you never have to polish them.
Actually there needs to be a class action lawsuit against the vehicle manufacturers for using plastic headlights !!!
Till the glass gets chips or cracks or breaks. Potato potata
@@AudiophileTommy True. I totally agree!
@@USAUSAM82 I have never had a broken glass headlight, do you know how thick the glass was on those ?
@@USAUSAM82 ok...same goes with plastic too. Normal aging wear, glass is king
Bring back glass headlights!
I think the problem is that glass is hard to make in slick aerodynamic shapes that all modern cars have, exept for offroad vehicles which some may still have glass headlights
in EU its forbidden ,imo far safety of pedestrian in a crash
@The car enthusiast - Vincent ✔️
@@kubanskiloewe Never would have thought of that. I think that if someone is hit that hard, the headlight is the lease of their problems.
@@kf3en no wtf, that's not how it happens, as a wise man once said glass is glass, and glass will break so it won't be least of their worries
Scotty, I wet sanded my ford headlights, then sealed with 2k clear coat. Its been 3 years and they don't even HINT ant any fading. Plus the paint is soo tough that I have had rocks hit it with zero damage. 10/10 would recommend.
2k clear coat?
My friends and I used to do this with all our cars in highschool. Whether we were flipping em or daily driving em. made em like new
What product did you use?
@@prepperjonpnw6482 Spray Max is the namebrand one I use but it can be hard to find. In a pinch NAPA sells their own 2K clear that works just as well!
@@_DlME being in Arizona headlights practically fade as cars roll off the lot lol. Its hard to keep them clear. The 2k paint is absolutely amazing. Gonna try on some skid plates and see how the clear holds up to snow, salt, road gunk, and dirt roads.
you'd think the automakers could just put some UV protection into the plastic when they make the lenses.
They do but it breaks down over time. If they didn't your headlights would be faded in less then a year.
How would they make money selling you new ones?
@@1RAYGC Ever see the prices of new ones? Go figure.
They could care less about consumers, why don't you just buy a new car they say ??? ! ! ! Worthless thieves
But that wouldn’t make them money and they wouldn’t ever want that to happen.
In airframe mechanic's school we were taught to use a fine file to make powder from blackboard chalk and mix with a few drops of kerosene to make a fine polishing compound for plexiglass canopy scratches.
I musta skipped class on that day.
Good tip!
I wonder if a few teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda plus kerosene would also work?
Scott you are a good man and a great source for the Automobiles. Thank you
i don’t use my headlights anymore i just hold my iphone flashlight outside my window while im driving
Be careful not to blind others in traffic🤣
1984 buick Century with led headlight.
Haven't seen that
🤣
Do you make sure to switch to low beam while passing other vehicles?
Life hax but dumb edition.
Bro, I'm 14 and not even close to having a car, but I'm still gonna try to remember these sick tips when I eventually do get one.
This tip isn't entirely useful. Once it is clouded, it is best to just use a restoration kit. The spray he uses won't do anything but lock in that yellow tint otherwise.
You are more likely to get a used car that already has some fading by the time you are able to drive. Stores like Walmart have headlight restoration kits that cost less than $20. The kit removes a lot of the cloudiness and then a spray provides a protective barrier. Or some people go to the extreme by using certain grains of sandpaper then putting on a protective coating that will last longer.
If you get a brand new car, it will take a several years before they begin looking cloudy. You can prevent the yellow tint from forming by avoiding sunlight. Such as leaving it in a garage or putting on a cover.
if u 14 and looking at these clips now u are on the right track.stay with us future csr guy.
Bro you're 16 now!!! You get a car yet?!
@@JeffersonDavis412 I came here to post the same thing. Let us know when you get your first car. Take good care of it. Learn all you can.
You get your license yet little dude?
This dudes just out here doing the lords work, a true man of the people!
Dude in the background watering his yard: “interesting”
Tennessee thangs
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You.....you lied to me!!!! I went back and looked for this man and he wasn't there! You and I are DONE!
@@LockedOnWestVirginiaGuy near the end with the hose
He’s polishing his grass with the water. 😊
Scotty always coming thru with that KNOWLEDGE
I use this stuff (because of Scotty) and it works great.
Worked at two bike shops in my early 20’s, we swore by this stuff, great product, used it on all my plastics over the years.
I bought a 2019 Toyota a few weeks ago that was babied before me and I have literally been taking notes on your videos to help me remember when what and why. I have it all written down even “transmission fluid every 60-80k, NEVER flush!” This one is going on the list Scotty! thank you for everything! January, may, September, PLEXUS the lights!
Scotty could make a lot of money putting all these videos on dvd and selling them!
@@ErichH68He’s rich and enjoys sharing the TRUTH.
My tail lights are 27yo. Even though they’re faded plastic, I used metal polishing compound on them, and they look brand new! I can’t believe that I waited so long to discover that trick (had the car for 23 years).
Yeah they're going to fade again, you have to seal them, which is what he's spraying on there is a sealant
what can w use to get rid /restore of that headlight fade ( not prevent it like this video), i thot you made a video on using a product that can do it?
If you already have bad ones, wet sand with 1200 and keep stepping up to 2000 grit, buff them until they're almost clear then spray them with a good UV protected clear. They'll last a good 3-5 years then do it again.
Yep, that's what I did. Worked well
Do you recommend any particular brand?
@@rickstandish6690automotive or regular
Sir,
I just subscribed. Thank You for the tips. My husband is a long haul trucker and he is always trying to get his headlights cover's shiny. Thank You again.
I have been using Chemical Guy's Jet Seal on my headlights for years, and they look brand new. Here is Texas car headlights take a beating from the heat. I swear by this product its great. None of my vehicles show any sign of fading. I apply it twice a year.
Scotty for president 😂
If I had a dollar for every thing Scotty told me to do three or four times a year...
Three or four times a year I remember to do one of the 3 or 4 dozen things Scotty said I should do.
I'm glad for Scotty to repeat things again and again cos these days I'm surprised how quickly it fades from memory.
As a mechanic, he should know better. All you have to do is have the lenses clear coated with a two-part clear coat. It has to be clear and a hardener or it won't work. Then it'll last the life of the car and you won't have to do it 3-4 times a year. And if you're worried they might fade (like if you live further south), THEN you can coat them with an extra layer of "something" like what he uses here, but you don't have to.
@@cujoedaman he has a video on that subject. Says it doesn't last and can end up looking worse.
Scotty’s the man. He’s like having my dad in my pocket.
Dude THANK YOU! I keep buying that maguiars headlight restoration kit like every 6 months! You’re awesome sir!
I've had success using Brake Fluid to remove the haze on head lights.✌
DON’T get any on the painted surfaces
Really?
@@standyourground9973 bout ruined my vices paint removing some parts from a wheel cylinder with only a few unnoticed drops lol
Came into my shop the next day to see what looked like a cartoonish puddle of blood on the floor under it.
Now this is advertising and educational you gotta love Scotty.
I used Mothers NuLens headlight restoration kit on my wife's car. They where as bad as the nissan in this video. They came out looking like new. I highly recommend.
I assume you'll have to repolish every year or so as it'll eventually yellow out
Thanks,I used the MEGUIRS KIT:: pretty good, (& more than a year ) on my 2007 Canyon ……
Update please
Absolutely. Also works great for the plastic window in convertibles that folds up.
Glad to see you on TikTok Scotty! You’re a great resource for us car owners!
Griot's Garage Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit FOR THE WIN!
Mcguires headlight restoration is the best actually
Did he know he did a video about that one 😳🤔😆
@@vhanime Yeah he did lol. This stuff works well if you have virgin lenses with no aftermarket coatings applied. But if you use Meguair's I doubt this will do anything since that coating has sealed the lenses.
Thanks good to know, I don't know any jet pilot techs.
Plastx is good af. I was skeptical but have been made a believer. So long as you follow the steps, it works wonders
My headlight polish kit came with an acrylic (I think) coating that's held up for a few years. I think the RainX kit.
I see you having a very profitable career in commercials. Scotty, you're a true asset to the automotive industry.
I’ve used OFF to clear up faded plastic headlights
Wear a mask. Don’t breathe the fumes.
Plexus is great stuff. Been using it on my motorcycle windscreens for 30 years.
Is it $93 a can
I use rust oleum clear coat non yellowing and UV resistant. It does the same thing and isn’t overpriced
Sylvania has the absolute best headlight restoration kit which includes a set of sandpapers, clothes, polish, and UV protection coating. It’s been tested and proven on RUclips with side-by-side comparisons as well as my personal use on my 2011 IS250. It works wonders and looked brand new and lasted. Highly recommend if you don’t wanna buy new headlights, install them and spray them several times a year.
I have found that OFF bug spray will remove most of the “film” on the headlights
That’s just temporary, you should wet sand them up to 3000, buff, then put a ceramic coat or clearcoat
Apparently the bug spray is breaking down the plastic. I would love to see how many applications will lead to the cracking / water leakage.
Any detergent will clean polycarbonate lens???
I've used a small grit sandpaper to scuff the headlight and then just sprayed it with a clear coat. Works Everytime :) especially when they look like the 1st headlight you showed us. Love your channel though!!! 😷
I use this when I go to the beach for UV protection
Hilarious
You ll probably last forever !
@@jayhockley8841 😂
Keeps my eyeballs looking shiny-new.
get headlight a pair of sun glasses
I sanded mine down to 1500 grit sandpaper and painted them with a plastic compatible gloss clear spray paint that has a UV inhibitor 3 plus yrs ago. Haven't touched em since, still shine bright.
I covered mine in turtle wax, you'd never know they were faded, because you can't see through the smudges.
You need to wax them again after a few months. I put 3m plastic sheeting over my headlights right after a wax job and they look brand new going on 3 years after.
@@34griter were they faded before you put the 3m or did you put it on to prevent fading? And how would me putting another blob of turtle wax over my headlights help anything? Thats like saying if I covered my windshield in Vaseline that it would help if I kept adding more to it whenever I start to be able to see through it.
Just fyi, my post was a joke.
Too funny
😅🤣
@the Janitor they used to have yellow ones in Europe.
I've seen the odd one in England also .
Been using Plexus since the mid 1990s on my motorcycle windscreen and face shield. Greatest stuff!
On a 2003 dodge ram, i just waxed the headlights with rest of the truck. They stayed clean and fog-free for as long as i owned it and it was parked outside in SoCal sun.
Which wax did you use?
Meguiar's Gold Carnauba Plus Premium Paste Wax. I’m using this on current newer cars as well.
I use plexus for the tinted windows because it’s plastic. It works awesome. The best thing I ever used for tinted windows.
I always use sunscreen on my headlights to protect them from the UV rays… Just use regular waterproof SPF 50 and you are good for one week 👍🏻
Yeah I’m pretty sure chemical uva/uvb filters degrade plastics, have you had any problems?
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@@jamesken6182
no problems so far… works 100%
If possible...just park your car, front end, out of the sun. My 2007 Honda Accord lenses still look brand new...and that's with using Plexus only 3 times a year. Scotty has a point here! Only if you're willing to follow through.
This product is a great detail product for inside and out. It doesnt attract dust and debris like most products nor leave a oily surface like Armorall does..
Swear this guys vids help at the exact right time. But good to know I need to get new ones knowing the old ones are at the end of their lifespan
Do you have something like plexus, that I can spray on my wife so she cannot get any worse, or at least go away? Besides gasoline or other flammables.
What about fix a flat ? would it fix a flat attitude ?
I've found giving her my credit card gets her to disappear pretty quick. 🤣
🤣🤣🤣😄😄
Try fix a flat!
@@protonicstorm7228 fix a flat might only at most stop her breasts from sagging with age
I've been using the Sylvania restore kit for years. And after a restoration, I install clear protective film. No hazing again
Wait what about Meguiar's G17804 Keep Clear Headlight Coating ?
You said it in a video.
I just ordered Meguiars on his past video
You can't go wrong with any Meguires products, buy the aviation grade stuff if you're worried about quality.
Yes! I commented about that too.
I would stick with Plexus. I tried the other one because of his other video and it made my clear headlights foggy.
I use Plexus on my vinyl seats and it works great 👍
That stuff works great! Used it before!
I actually bought this stuff a while back as recommended by Scotty himself. Works great
Scotty, sand the headlights down and instead of polishing them, apply 2K Clear Coat Lacquer, this will make the lights stay new for years on end, without the need to re-polish them.
Anyone suggesting 2K on headlights knows very little about headlight restoration!!!
Plexxus is the best stuff ive ever used ever. Makes my yz125 plastics look like new!!!
Cut a lemon in half, dip it in some arm & hammer baking soda and rub it into the lens. It will clean it like new.
Mother’s cream chrome polish
Scotty loves the smell of harmful chemicals.....
Wow. Really?
No this is Nonsense any cheap fix methods willnot remove heavy oxidation damage from uv the surface of the polycarbonate lens as tobe removed first!! 🤔
This is a fabulous product that protects and keeps aluminum, plastic and painted surfaces polished. If you own a motorcycle you cant live without this product cause it works on every surface for protection and polishing to a nice shine. Works well on auto trim and plastics both inside and out
That's all I use for my Harley wind shield, been using it for years, now for my headlights!
God, I LOVE listening to Scotty!!!
For yellow, foggy dirty headlights I use Mr clean Magic eraser. It works like a charm. It won't look brand new but it would clear it up for the most part.
Depp woods OFF (with deet) will clean em up like knew. Look it up. Works like magic.
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Thanks Scotty, I will use this on my Tesla.
What about the 15.99 3M restoration kit and then use that plex spray ?
i was wondering the same thing
Mother's makes a kit that can make em look like new with about 15 minutes worth of work then use a non yellowing clear coat spray.
You can do that. I used the Sylvania kit on my car two years ago and spray it with a Meguiar's product that protects headlights and they still look brand new
Wrights brass polish works great too.
a coat of nufinish when you polish your car at the same time does the sa,e
Does it really have UV protection? I just use it because it cleans up the lenses nicely.
Look, the water still beads
The same lexus you did a video saying you restored them wirh mcguires headlight sealer. In this video you say they are original and you use this product? Which one is it? I'm leaning towards they are replacements as the mcguires isn't permanent and fades quickly.
303 was developed for Aerospace so I'll go with it.
I'm trying to verify if 303 is for use on plastic headlights and found this on several websites "Not for use on unfinished leathers (such as suede), fabrics (canvas), floorings, clear plastics, gauge panels, or headlights."
..Scotty Kilmer is the best mechanic on RUclips..👊👌😁
Also after you get them nice and clear spray some clearcoat on them that’ll help with longevity
I wish my journeymen were this happy teaching about car stuff
"So if you don't want your headlights to look like a dog picked its leg up on it.... " 😂You make us love you, Sir Scotty!!! 💖😅💖
Nice..I been using this stuff since like 2004. Back in my honda days
another trick my dad taught me years ago. all you need is 'Off' brand mosquito spray. and a clean rag. blast the spray on the headlights and let it sit for a minute, wipe it off and it will be shiny.
also you can use 3M 36060 Rubbing Compound, the more expensive way but it works better.
Gotta be 40% deet that’s it’s
Even 15% Deet wipes the yellow right off. It doesn't have to be any particular brand.
I just used Meguiars ultimate insane shine foam on my sun damaged head,and tail light and they now look brand new..With a protective coating to prevent..Is for tires,but used for this..Crazy
Sounds like a flex seal infomercial! 😂
That's really cool! Before I was considering a vent attachment that could connect to the climate control vents in the cab. My car can run heat and AC simultaneously, so if u pipe hot dry air at the covers, u can get rid of a lot of that headlight fog.
I used this for the lanterns on my 1739 carriage.
Burned it to the ground and I still can't find muh horse.
Read the labels!
I saw him down the street at the local tavern, trying to put the moves on Mabel the Mare!
O, you neigh sayers!
@@jaya.0069lmaoooo😂
@@marshamunger6004😂😂😂
I have your horse, and she rides the world
I wish I knew this a few years ago. Now, my light covers need to be replaced. I will definitely remember this when I get new ones.
No you don't. Just use insect repellent with at least 40% DEET. Just spray on, let sit a good minute, then wipe clean. Makes them look brand new.
Why not just put clear paint protection on them ?
It’s not uv safe it will just keep turning yellow ask me how I know.
I also found poring soda on the lights cleans it aswell
Quick tip: One time I used bug spray and it worked perfectly.. However last week I tried it, and ruined my headlights. I let it sit in 85° heat for 5 minutes, waaay too long.. Guess last time I just sprayed, let sit for a second and wiped it off. Got the yellow of perfectly before.
Not all headlights are made the same!! Some are different in thickness and some thin!!🤔
I actually bought this it did cleared a lot my yellow faded headlights and they look wayyyy better and I use it on my new car and my wife’s car as well and it does work!!!!
Just stay away from the dogs who had a 44oz drink from the corner store!
THANK YOU, AGAIN, SCOTTY.❤
by headlights are made of glass and they dont fade
I miss the smell of that stuff lol!!! We used to sell it at motorcycle dealer when I worked the parts counter a decade ago. That and Honda cleaning spray(which got rebadged forget into what). But yeah plexus was the ULTIMATE for motorcycle helmet visors and windscreens!!!
Your neighbor in the background turn around after he herd some yelling
🐑🐏🐐
Now I gotta look at the video again. 😂
Scotty is always passionate & gets fired up about his subject matter.
Either that or he has a mixed case of Tourette’s & Parkinson’s 😂
My 2005 Holden had both headlights replaced last year, annual registration check got a fail due to the haze, very easy to swap out myself just had to remove the front bumper. 😂
If you polish the headlights so they are fairly clear, can you still use the spray afterwards? Thank you 🤓
..or wipe a thin coat of acetone onto your old yellow headlights for next to nothing and admire the results!!
..don't smear it around.
go out and try, then give a thumbs up!
Step 2: spray on a thin layer of clear spray paint for POW!
Love this guy. Ppl like this change the world
Plastic headlights are the final ultimate insult . I smash them and redesigned the setup with real glass and metal front and back . It's enough we're forced to tolerate a computer that runs everything but that's next .
Ive been using this for years.
The motorcycle community, in particular sport bikes which the exteriors are almost completely plastic, have been using this product for a long time.
Or Car companies could use glass!
Perhaps a little reseach as to why car manufacturers had to change from Glass to polycarbonate could help🙄
Nothing beats sanding process and a good coat of 2K clear.
It's too late to save mine. RIP Headlights 😭
No it's not... Sand with 2000-2500 grit and clear coat them. Works every time....
@@donovan2697
They're really bad. I dont garage that car since 2008.
@@commonsense9076 nothings impossible
@@commonsense9076 I picked up several cars with bad headlights. My current car I bought for a personal car I couldn't even see the lights on high. Used 2000 grit and clear coated them. Now they're the brightest lights at my house (we have 6 different cars) and they're factory headlights.
Those faded nasty yellow headlights is the coating melted from the sun it's easy to restore the head lights, once you restore it you need to put the coating around the headlights.
The plastic headlights are coded with clearcoat is the clearcoat that’s getting sandblasted and faded. Either polish or sand and reclear. If it’s down to the plastic polishing is not going to resolve it you need to re-clear them
We use this stuff exclusively on the canopy of American fighter jets; not on the other ones.😀
This info is worth taking note of .