Looking for ideas for headlight lens coating

I just got a clean set of headlights for my taco. I’m looking for suggestions on what I can do to them before I put them on the truck that will keep them from hazing and yellowing. Any suggestions?

 

$10 3M Quick Headlight Clear Coat, Cleans and Prevents Lens Yellowing, 39173, 1 Kit

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Quick-Headlight-Clear-39173/dp/B079QL8BYK

I used this after I did a restoration on my Lights.
It worked good for about 2 years. Then I started to wear off.

I’d honestly stick the new ones on and deal with the haze later.
My stock ones lasted about 5 years. I seem to be doing a restoration every 2 years.
My experience is that it doesn’t matter. You’ll be dealing with the haze anyways.

 

303 (30308) UV Protectant Spray for Vinyl, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Leather & More - Dust and Dirt Repellant - Non-Toxic, Matte Finish, 16 Fl. oz.

$17 303 Products Aerospace Protectant – UV Protection – Repels Dust, Dirt, & Staining – Smooth Matte Finish – Restores Like-New Appearance – 16 Fl. Oz. (30308CSR), White

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JG3OIFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8S-GDbJRBYE6E

You can use it all over. I use it on my dash and black trim and even my rims and tires

 

Take them to your paint guy and have him clear coat, then just take care of them like your paint and your good to go.

 

Good stuff, but not for a non-porous surface - like headlight lenses. 303 will wash off with the first rain or car wash.

 

Bump

 

Heck, i remember when we never had this problem, if they got dirty, we'd wash them & they were like new again. Then somebody stepped in & fixed it for us. Gee Thanks!!!

 

The good old days of glass lenses

 

Apply a few thin coats of UV-blocking clearcoat.

 

Purpose made product:
Meguiar's Keep Clear Headlight Coating, 4 oz. - Maintain the Clarity of Your Headlights

$14 Meguiar's G17804 Keep Clear Headlight Coating - 4 Oz Spray

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4RVVX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h.zHDb1M7GQDA

 

I used this after refinishing my headlights, it works pretty well.
Was skeptical about it turning out decent since it is a wipe but I was happy with the finished product.
Also used their headlight restoration kit with good results.

 

wonder if that stuff would work better than a paint sealant?

 

Just ordered this per recommendation of another tw user who’s been using it on his ungaraged 07. He said they still look “fresh”

McKee's 37 MK37-130 Headlight Protectant Spray 8 Fluid_Ounces

$18 McKee's 37 MK37-130 Headlight Protectant Spray, 8 fl. oz.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IB15TZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S3NHDb0VDE95S