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How To: Restore you hazed headlights.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Onechewytaco, Jun 23, 2012.

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  1. Oct 16, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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    r3dn3ck13

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    Would this work with scratched headlights?
     
    r3dn3ck13, Oct 16, 2012
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  2. Oct 16, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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  3. Oct 16, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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    Has anyone tried Mcguiar's headlight UV protectant instead of mixing up urethane?

    I just happened to see it on the shelf in Autozone yesterday and thought I should bring it up.
     
    iroh, Oct 16, 2012
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  4. Oct 16, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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    How has this method held up over time?
     
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  5. Oct 16, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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    ABS sucks.
    I know it's not a Taco, but the same rules apply...

    I started with headlamp lenses that were on par to being a milk jug. After wet sanding starting at 400 and working up to 2000 grit, I used automotive clearcoat from a rattlecan to finish the job off.

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    Backinblack03, Oct 16, 2012
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  6. Oct 17, 2012 at 6:23 AM
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    I need to try this...
     
    Namyo, Oct 17, 2012
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  7. Oct 27, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    Where are you guys picking up your helmsman spar? I've gone to Home Depot and lowes and all I can find at both locations is the spray can of helmsman..
     
    Bengland25, Oct 27, 2012
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  8. Oct 27, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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    I found some at Ace Hardware.
     
    Ezriderga, Oct 27, 2012
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  9. Oct 27, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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  10. Oct 27, 2012 at 3:47 PM
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    sub'd

    Doin this tomorrow!
     
    dlooney, Oct 27, 2012
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  11. Oct 28, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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    Thanks buddy, going to have to check them out tomorrow.

    To the OP or any other member who did this, how is it holding up this far and how long since you did it?
     
    Bengland25, Oct 28, 2012
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  12. Oct 29, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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    Just took this. My truck gets lots of sun.

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  13. Oct 29, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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    How long since the restore?
     
    Bengland25, Oct 29, 2012
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  14. Dec 11, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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    I just bpught stuff to do this and realized i got clear satin spar urethane will this still work?
     
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  15. Dec 11, 2012 at 6:25 PM
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  16. Dec 11, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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    Only if you want a satin finish.
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    What sucks is this shouldn't even be an issue- the manufacturers know that plastic headlights suck the big one and still they keep putting them on everything. From the cheapest Hyundais to Mercedes you see fogged plastic lenses. All of the nanny-staters are wailing for more safety features yet one of the biggest safety features and the easiest to remedy is ignored. I'd be perfectly happy with some Hella Vision Pluses like I installed in my last Taco; never had an issue with them.
     
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  18. Dec 11, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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    might be trying this.
     
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  19. Dec 14, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    Ok so i just did this to my lights they. Look great except the clear coat is drying with little runs in it how do i fix this just lightly wipe it or what
     
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  20. Dec 14, 2012 at 10:55 AM
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    Does any of that headlight protection film prevent yellowing headlights?
     
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