Personally, I think every single car made with plastic headlights should be recalled and replace with glass, or some new plastic that doesn't yellow. It is unsafe, it is sorry that a car manufacturer like Lexus would even allow it.

My 94 Fleetwood has GLASS and the headlights are as clear as the day it rolled off the assy line still. The way it should be.

 

did this in the past…started wet sanding with 1000 grit, then 2000 grit, and ended with 4000 grit…then hand buff with rubbing compound.

 

I use Sylvania headlight restoration because the UV blocker. You can also polish them once in awhile with meguiars scratchX 2.0 after the restoring them.

 

simple solution.....buy new headlights from Sewell.

 

I use Opti-lens for my permanent coating. Super easy to apply and my headlight has not yellowed in months. I coated one side and left the other untouched to see if it actually works. Months later, the one that's coated has not yellowed.

 

Optimum Opti-Lens.
A bit pricey but you get enough to do quite a few restore jobs - can easily make the money back if you want. I've done 3 sets of headlights and still have plenty remaining. Can't vouch for long term yet (supposed to be a permanent coating), but so far so good 3-4 months in.

wet sand -> polish -> opti-lense.

 

I think glass distorts projector light output. not sure on this

 

The project lens is glass. Can't see how clear class would distort. if anything you can magnify or aim (as they used to do with glass).

it would add weight to the car, on the nose end, but it would never yellow.

It is a safety issue. Most people won't do anything about it, nor should they NEED to.

Just sayin!

 

I used the 3M kit and it worked awsome, it came with a UV protectant, my headlights looked terrible and they look new.

 

I agree you have to do something to protect it mine got cloudy again within 4 or 5 months using the 3m kit. I used the UV protectant but it didnt last long

 

when i bought my car, it came with 3m clear bra. after removing it, i had to wetsand the headlights.

went straight to 2000 grit, then 3000 block, then rubbing compound, followed with mothers plastx.

if you got a day during the summer, give it a try, but remember to at least mask off around the headlights if you plan on doing this with the headlights still on the car.

 

How long does the opti-lense last?

 

This was my original idea, but last time I looked they only have the oem HIDs, my car has the regular non hid headlight, and I cannot find new ones anywhere, although I didn't ask the dealer..

 

I wet sanded mine and they came out pretty good for a beginner, afterwards I had them put the cleabra film and so far they are still looking good with no oxidation after 6 months.

 

Meguiars 1-step Headlight Restoration Plus Kit, worked great for my lights