97-SC300

iTrader: (17)

Needs what? 1500>2000>PlastX ?

I would think twice about putting sandpaper on the headlights of a car that new. You will probably do more harm then good and easily sand off the UV coating with that sandpaper. What makes you think you need it?

Sanding down usually is needed on older cars that already have alot of deeper scratches or have the coating coming off from sun damage.

97-SC300

iTrader: (17)

Like I said earlier, sealants or waxes really don't do diddly squat on headlights.

Only way to permanently protect them is to put a permanent UV coating that hardens like a clear-coat.

robertoyou

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man idk if you're lying or what. but this picture looks totally edited. no offense but really looking at the pictures if i compare the paint around the headlights from the before ot the after, there are some "blurry spots" that are present in the before and not the after. unless you gave it a complete wash. i dont understand why those blurrs are there.

sorry if theres a logical explenation for this and im just jumping to conclusions. i also didnt read the whole thread so idk if there is some explenation to it, but just glasning at the pics those are my thoughts and opinoins. i wouldnt want me or anyone else to be fooled by before and after pics that look that good. and then be frustrated when we can't get similar results. lol

tuan92129

I got a used set of lights which i retrofitted some rx330 projectors in...
I've done the 1500,2000,plastx procedure on my old es300, and my original rsx headlamps which turned out perfect. However for this particular set, I've still got some haziness after polishing. The interior side of the lens is fine since I just assembled them - could this not be a surface oxidation problem
Any examples of buffer burn?

6sick6

iTrader: (4)

im a painter at a body shop in az. i fix head lights like this all the time since they get so bad from the sun out here. i know the method described does work well, but will need to be repeated every few months since the sun will just keep damaging them. i found the best way to keep them looking good is to sand em down with 800 to 1200 grit wetsand paper and clear them with a clear coat like you would use on the top coat of a paint job. it will protect from the sun and keep em looking good. i know not everyone has the tools or materials for this kind of process but its what ive found to work best.

Dchang937

did you wash the headlights before?

talus

The aircraft world uses this stuff on plastic windshields... http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...cromeshstd.php

(basically expensive sandpaper)

6sick6

iTrader: (4)

U can clean the lights first with soap and water or just windex em. Then use a wax and grease remover found at a paint supply store or autozone. Do not use degreaser, its not the same thing. Then sand em and clear em

stevechumo

iTrader: (5)

Another alternative to keep the lights from going bad again is to use clear headlight tints. I bought a set of precut headlight tint from Ebay and put it over the lights. The tint is so thick that makes me think it'll last a life time. The clear tint can also be called headlight cover, clear bra..etc.

swegs430

So would a great restoration along with a layer of automotive clearcoat solve the tear and wear problem?

2slixx

iTrader: (3)

Nice job! Now to go test on my 03 Tacoma before I do this to the is250 LOL!

Blast-off

Guy your going to laugh but I heard what i thought was a old wife tale...
Have you tried toothpaste.
I used a small amount of tooth paste on a slightly damp piece of tissue and rub the lens although my lens was fade and not scratched it brought it back to new.
My friend and I look in amazement we really thought it would not work,,
Going give your lens a try...

6sick6

iTrader: (4)

the restoration isn't necessary if you are going to use the clear coat. you just sand the lenses like i described before, mask off the lenses or take them out of the car, and then clear them. This will solve the wear and tear problem. I did this to my is350 a year ago and they still look perfect. I've also cleared several sets of lights 4 years ago that i still see to this day driving around that look perfect. No sign of oxidizing again at all.

Tastefully

Limited success with the 3M kit with a drill, just like the OP they look better but there is still slight haziness and i really want that crystal flawless clear look

MNSC3

iTrader: (1)

I used Meguiars Plastix and my Porter Cable RO with a 4" scotch brite type pad. Worked really well. I've got the clear covers on the headlights on my '02 Ranger and they look great, like new, no yellowing.

1998 SC3