Dull headlights

I've got a weekend project in mind involving doing something about my clouded headlights...(as well as a new battery install due to stupidity on my part)

Anyways, I was wondering what the best product out there is that you've tried to get the job done. I don't feel like wasting my time with something if it just isn't going to work, so I figured I would ask...

Thanks in advance.

 

Toothpaste

 

Colgate or Crest?

 

Uhh, when i did it on my 99 F150 i used Colgate and that shit worked like a charm.

 

http://youtu.be/VB-c0KtIQE8

 

I got that one shit with the breath mint strips in it...I wonder if that will work...

 

Looks like it works well, sadly I don't own or have a buffer available to use.

 

Now, heres the same lens after its been cleaned up

My neighbor has a very neglected Taurus. I cornered him when he came home and asked if he was willing to donate his vehicle for product testing purposes. He had no problems. Said it was mine for whatever I needed. Sweet.
BEFORE:


AFTERS:

 

I used the kit from uglyheadlights on the above^. Its around 30-40 bux I think. Fwiw, those headlights lasted about 2 years, and they're starting to fade again. Imo, our headlights are relatively inexpensive. Unless you have a retro fit kit in them or some personal attachment, I would probably just suggest new(er) headlights for 100 bux.

 

Second gen headlights are only $100?

 

Are you serious with the toothpaste? How long do you leave it on?

 

I just use 600 wet then 1000 wet then 2000 wet and polish with an automotive polish using a buffer. A buffer is a good investment anyways so maybe this is a good excuse. Get a Porter Cable 7424 or something comparable.

 

In a recent survey, 4 out of 5 dentists recommended Colgate over other leading brands for polishing your headlights
Just make sure you use your wife's brush and not your own.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/HEADLIGHT-Front...=Model:Tacoma|Make:Toyota&hash=item3f0907ca31

http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-08-TACOMA-...ssories&fits=Model:Tacoma&hash=item56439e0d65

http://cgi.ebay.com/05-06-07-08-09-...ssories&fits=Model:Tacoma&hash=item5d2c1a9ff5

 

reason I ask is because I've been having trouble finding 2009-2010 style headlights for a decent price.

 

what!!! toothpaste really restores your headlights? How do you go about doing this?

 

Classic

 

Yes toothpaste does work, depending on the severity though. Its worth giving it a try. Took me less than 5 mins to do both headlights to get these results. Probably could get a little better with more time. Here is my wife's old corolla that I did a few months ago.

 

took your advice and it worked like a charm man Thanks a alot!!! you saved me some $$$

 

I just did this to my GF's Honda yesterday, used the 3M Lens Restoration Kit. Worked great. I think the kit was <$25 from Advance.
Worked my way up from 500grit, did the compound and finished
with a good polish...the kit has one of the regular drill attachment
hook and loop pads and it even comes with masking tape.

Not sure how long it will last, but def. made a huge improvement.

Took about an hour or so for both fronts...including the beer break...
for some reason only the left headlight was really yellowed, so
it took a little longer.

But, cool that you got it done with Toothpaste...whuda thunk?

PC