do you polish the headlights before applying the uv protection?
1809670
As I recall, first step is a treatment that removes any previous protective coating, then you wet sand the headlight with three different grades of sandpaper. Once the sanding is completed, you then rinse and thoroughly dry the lens before applying the protective coating.
1809671
You use the wet sandpaper included in the kit. Sand out all dings and spend the time to send the light smooth. Mine turned out like new.
1809672
Just follow Sylvania's instructions up to the last step. The lenses still appear foggy to that point, but the final step brings them back crystal clear.
1809673
no, I started with the 1st step which is to wet the headlights and use th first bottle about half of it. Save some because you will need it later.
1809674
Yes, there are four stages of polishing. First three involve ever-finer sandpaper. The fourth involves a cream polish. I have a Honda Odyssey, with huge plastic headlights, and the process took me 45 minutes. Here is a video explaining the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvdiiXfvkD8
2206617
Probably, I am going to have them polished clear next time using a drill. Look at 3m headlight restoration on youtube.
415745
I don't know anything about the Turtle Wax product but if it does not have any UV protectant to apply to the headlight then the headlights will develop a haze again over time. You will have to remove the haze again with this product or another one. The Sylvania product does have the UV protectant and it might be a little more labor intensive but the results are good. If you are looking for a quick and easy product to do a job most of the time the results aren't lasting.
228320
That's what I used too - works perfect. Just be careful not to scratch the paint around the headlight.
816856
This product does offer some sealer but for best results and customer satisfaction, I use Meguiars headlight protection product, G17104 because of the UV protection and sealing. Restoring headlights is a business for me and I do many different lights in all types of condition, my best advice is , clean, clean, clean the lenses before you start. It is like painting, the surface you start with depends on the final result. I hope this helps...
2064523
Yes and, yes.you need to clean your car with a degreeser to make sure it is not covered with any residue. I usually clean the cars I opti-coat twice. Once with soap and once with a degreaser, usually like zep. Mix with water rinse thoroughly. Dry thoroughly. Then get into the most dust free area you can. And do exactly what the directions tell you to do.
739213
No. Use a small fan to dry regular polish. OR you can apply a coat of gel base and dry with the UV lamp. THEN apply a coat (or 2) of regular polish. Once the regular Polish is COMPLETELY dry (again - AIR dry regular polish), you can apply a gel top coat and dry with the UV lamp. I personally haven't tried this method, but I've read that this can be done when someone wants to use regular polish to extend the life of their mani. But make sure the coat of regular polish is completely dry! I hope this was helpful. :)
817588
I am not a scientific expert. My headlight cover had cataracts. The outside lens had a film which diffused the light and stopped a lot of the light lightening up the road for me. The outside lens cover was no longer clear. The product vastly removed most of the film. The outside lens cover is not 100% clear. I followed the directions and tried to get the outside lens back to its original perfect condition. But I got about 95% of the film off and the headlights do a lot better for me.
1598855
well, I was able to do both of my headlights and there is some left over but I did one of them twice. If they are not extremely oxidized you could do two cars, especially if you use an electric drill (not a cordless one).
2121866
Well on my civic and bimmer it's lasted easily over 6 months and the clarity it still awesome. Even if it was an annual thing you did I'm sure your lights would look close to factory. Adding a clear coat will extend the yellowing / haze caused by UV. The system is well worth under 20 bucks. Id say aim for once every year and just keep your eye on it. Some material could react slightly different than others.
1815804
I normally use it in shade on a cool car. In the sun you need to use more muscle power to polish it up. But I have used in sun and the results were good
876842
One they already have halo's that probably aren't as bright as you'd like but as far as I know no headlights are specifically designed for that. You need to open the seal somehow there are various methods of how to do so online. Then re seal them if you are adding strip to them. I would recommend going to your nearest truck customization shop and seeing what they reccomend.
765276
I would be leery using this on headlights. There's a lot of products specific for your project. Some are pricey,I used a less expensive product,great results,less labor. It's called "Wipe It".
619329
I would polish the dull weathered areas, and then wax the whole car. If you use it on plastic headlights you may need to polish them afterwards with a lens or CD polishing compound (it is a finer grit)
682489
I would not recommend this product, it only removes partial oxidation. You have to careful with any chemical that removes haze on your headlights. Wash your hands and have plenty of ventilation. Crest or Colgate toothpaste works just as good, google it or youtube -how to restore headlights with ordinary toothpaste.
1333000
Yes. but it doesn't seem to protect the headlights from hazing. I've been using it on my headlights for 4 years and I am starting to notice a small patch of hazing. I used some toothpaste to get it and then used this product. Initially I bought this product because it was recommended by the manufacturer of the plastic invisible armour that I have on part of the hood and bumper of my car. I love how easy this product is to use and how nice my car looks after its waxed.
1336519
Yes. However I would look into getting some sealant. Of course with packaging and such one of mine let moisture in but it is fixed now. I like them a lot. I would also recommend Xenon lights because Halos don't look as good.