Help Lens Polish

My headlights are starting to look crappy. Would do you guys use to polish them up?

Gottafly

 

3m headlight restoration kit
Mothers nulens Or..

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Mz5RwCL0S06o8eBrw&sig2=XyE7XM-aOthhxoNiX6SgYg

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-restore-you-hazed-headlights.225972/

 

Armor-All tire black.
It's a cler gel coating....
As you know, when they are wet they aren't hazed.
I just bought new ones.... With the BLHM and they came with the bulbs installed....
Plug&Play.
Headlights Depot had the best price.

I use the TireBlack on my black crappy plastic bumper....
No need to paint or buy a new one.

 

thanks guys

 

I've gotten good results with both 3M and Meguiar's kits.

 

Your 13 lights arent fading are they?

 

No, but I owned an '04 before the '13 and my son currently owns an '01. I used 3M on the '04 and, more recently, we used Meguiar's on his '01.

FWIW, however, I do use Meguiar's Headlight Protectant on the '13.

(Sorry - didn't realize so much detail was required when reporting product results.)

 

I was just paranoid that your lights were fading. I have a 13 also.

 

Rest easy. They still look good.

FWIW, however, you might consider some type of sealant/protectant to keep them that way.

 

I use the 303..... But I may go the Meguire's Headlight Protect....

Thanks Norton!

 

No doubt.

 

You're welcome! I've used all three products (i.e., 303, Meguiar's, and 3M) on various vehicles over the years. IMO, they're all good.

 

New ones new ones new ones

Polishing them takes a lot of time and work and destroys the UV coating on the outside making them oxidize 10 times faster in the future.
If I had an '09 I would be putting new blacked out headlights in. Great excuse for a new mod.

 

The only solution that lasts is to polish them and spray them with a UV resistant clear coat.

 

• Where is the best place and price to get the new blacked out lights?

 

I don't know. My truck is a '13 so I got a while before I'm going to the BHL.

 

Also found in Amazon... Same supplier Headligts Depot.
Just DONT SAY AMAZON when you call and place your order

 

3M and Sylvania are my favorite headlight restoration kits.

 

Note that many inexpensive aftermarket headlights will actually be a downgrade in performance, as the optics are often not as good as OEM. I would recomend sticking to OEM or CAPA certified lights for best quality and output, neither will come blacked out. Also note that many aftermarket lights have seal failures resulting moisture in the lens.

As long as you apply a UV stabilizer as Norton mentioned, your lights will not oxidize after polishing. However this is not a one time application, it is a maintenance thing that should be done somewhat regularly, like waxing your truck.